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Cell Reproduction

Authored by Sara Morey

Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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Cell Reproduction
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This quiz focuses on cell reproduction, specifically covering mitosis and meiosis as the main biological processes by which cells divide and reproduce. The content is appropriate for high school biology students in grades 9-12, as it requires understanding of complex cellular structures, chromosome behavior, and the fundamental differences between somatic cell division and gamete formation. Students need to master the sequential phases of mitosis (prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase) and understand interphase as the longest period of the cell cycle where DNA replication occurs. The questions assess knowledge of chromosome structure including centromeres and chromatids, the concept of diploid versus haploid chromosome numbers, and the critical process of crossing over during meiosis prophase I. Students must also distinguish between the outcomes of mitosis (two identical diploid cells) and meiosis (four genetically different haploid gametes) and understand why DNA replication is essential before cell division to ensure proper genetic inheritance. Created by Sara Morey, a Biology teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-12. This comprehensive quiz serves multiple instructional purposes throughout a unit on cell reproduction, functioning effectively as a formative assessment tool to gauge student understanding of mitosis and meiosis concepts before summative evaluations. Teachers can deploy this quiz as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge, assign it as homework to reinforce classroom learning, or use it for review sessions before major tests. The variety of question types—from phase identification to conceptual understanding of chromosome numbers—makes it particularly valuable for identifying specific areas where students need additional support. The quiz aligns with key high school biology standards including NGSS HS-LS1-4 (modeling mitosis and meiosis processes) and supports understanding of heredity and genetic variation principles. Its format allows for immediate feedback, making it an excellent choice for both individual practice and collaborative learning activities where students can discuss their reasoning and correct misconceptions about cellular reproduction processes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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Which phase?

Prophase
Interphase
Anaphase
Telophase

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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Which phase?

Anaphase
Cytokinesis
Telophase
Metaphase

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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Which phase?

Cytokinesis
Interphase
Anaphase
Metaphase

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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Which phase?

Anaphase
Cytonkinesis
Interphase
Prophase

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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Which phase?

Cytokinesis
Anaphase
Telophase
Prophase

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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Why would it be important to replicate DNA before a cell divides in mitosis or meiosis?

In order for genetic information to be transferred into both daughter cells.
In order for the cell to be able to increase in size.
In order for the DNA to be contained in the nucleus.
In order for the cell to re-order the DNA sequencing in the new cells.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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How many chromosomes do humans have?

46
21
10

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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