Mitosis Exam

How long does it take for most dividing human cells to complete a cell cycle?

• a few minutes

• it depends on the type of cell

• a year

• about 7 years

Which of the following occurs during metaphase?

• The chromosomes line up in the center of the cell

• the sister chromatids seperate

• Two new identical nuclei are formed.

• The nucleolus disappears and the nuclear membrane breaks down.

What is the first thing that happens when a new cell is produced?

• it grows

• it shrinks

• it divides again

• it rests

During which stage of interphase do cells perform their normal cell functions (like making enzymes to digest food)?

• S stage

• G1 stage

• G2 stage

• Metaphase

Identify the 2 parts of cell division.

• mitosis and interphase

• cytokinesis and interphase

• mitosis and cytokinesis

• interphase and metaphase

Which of the following occurs during prophase?

• The chromosomes line up in the center of the cell

• the sister chromatids seperate

• Two new identical nuclei are formed.

• The nucleolus disappears and the nuclear membrane breaks down.

During the S stage of interphase, pairs of identical chromosomes are held together by what structure?

• chromatid

• centromere

• connectroid

• centromatid

During which stage of interphase do cells copy their DNA?

• S stage

• G1 stage

• G2 stage

• Metastage

Which choice correctly describes the two phases of the cell cycle.

• Cells grow and develop during interphase. Cells reproduce during the mitotic phase.

• Cells grow and develop during the mitotic phase. Cells reproduce during interphase.

• The nucleus of a cell divides during interphase. The cytoplasm of a cell divides during the mitotic phase.

• The nucleus of a cell divides during the mitotic phase. The cytoplasm of a cell divides during interphase.

Most of the life of a cell is spent in a period of growth called _____.

• interphase

• prophase

• telophase

• anaphase