OpenStax Biology: Chapter 10 Quiz

Which eukaryotic cell cycle event is missing in binary fission?

• cell growth

• DNA duplication

• mitosis

• cytokinesis

Attachment of the mitotic spindle fibers to the kinetochores is a characteristic of which stage of mitosis?

• prophase

• prometaphase

• metaphase

• anaphase

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

An organism’s traits are determined by the specific combination of inherited _____.

• cells
• genes
• proteins
• chromatids

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

The fusing of Golgi vesicles at the metaphase plate of dividing plant cells forms what structure?

• cell plate
• actin ring
• cleavage furrow
• mitotic spindle

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

The mitotic spindles arise from which cell structure?

• centromere
• centrosome
• kinetochore
• cleavage furrow

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

At which of the cell cycle checkpoints do external forces have the greatest influence?

• G₁ checkpoint
• G₂ checkpoint
• M checkpoint
• G₀ checkpoint

The chromosomes become visible under a light microscope during which stage of mitosis?

• prophase
• prometaphase
• metaphase
• anaphase

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

The first level of DNA organization in a eukaryotic cell is maintained by which molecule?

• cohesin
• condensin
• chromatin
• histone

If the M checkpoint is not cleared, what stage of mitosis will be blocked?

• prophase
• prometaphase
• metaphase
• anaphase

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

What is the main prerequisite for clearance at the G2 checkpoint?

• cell has reached a sufficient size
• an adequate stockpile of nucleotides
• accurate and complete DNA replication
• proper attachment of mitotic spindle fibers to kinetochores