Cell Division

The longest phase of the cell cycle 

• prophase
• interphase
• metaphase
• mitosis

the phase of mitosis in which the sister chromatids separate (pull apart) from each other

• prophase
• metaphase
• anaphase
• telophase

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Which is Metaphase?

• A
• E
• C
• F

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The point on the chromosome where the two chromatids are held together is the

• centromere
• centriole
• chromosome
• chromatid

The first stage of the cell cycle during which the cell matures and prepares to divide and copies its DNA; The stage the cell stays in the most

• interphase
• prophase
• metaphase
• anaphase

Put the stages of mitosis in the correct order.

• prophase - metaphase - anaphase - telophase
• metaphase - anaphase - prophase - telophase
• anaphase - prophase - telophase - metaphase
• telophase - metaphase - prophase - anaphase

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Chromosomes are made up of two identical sister _____________.

• chloroplasts
• nuclei
• chromatids 
• gens

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Which of the following describes the purpose of the mitosis cell cycle?

• To make more of the same cells.
• For growth and repair.
• To prevent the cell from becoming too large.
• All of the above.

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How does cytokinesis differ in plant and animal cells?

• Cytokinesis only takes place in animal cells.
• Cytokinesis only takes place in plant cells.
• Plant cells form a cell plate, animal cells form a cleavage furrow.
• Animal cells form a cell plate, plant cells form a cleavage furrow.

What is the result of mitosis?

• 1 cell
• 2 genetically identical cells
• 2 genetically different cells
• 4 genetically identical cells

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