Cell Division Quiz

The longest phase of the cell cycle is

• metaphase

• mitosis

• interphase

• prophase

The phase of mitosis in which the sister chromatids are pulled away from each other is

• metaphase

• anaphase

• telophase

• cytokinesis

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The first phase of the cell cycle where the cell matures, grows, and replicates it's DNA is

• anaphase

• prophase

• telophase

• interphase

Contains genetic information and serves as the control center of the cell

• mitochondria

• nucleus

• chloroplast

• cell membrane

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Which of the following is an example of a gamete

• mitosis

• nerve cell

• egg cell

• liver cell

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Gametes are only produced through

• mitosis

• meiosis

Where does mitosis occur in multicellular organisms?

• ovaries

• testes

• body cells

• brain

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How many chromosomes does a normal human cell have?

• 23

• 46

• 12

• 112

What is cancer?

• when the cell cycle stops

• uncontrolled dividing of cells

• cellular respiration

• when cells do their job too well

What stage is the cell in the middle in?

• prophase

• metaphase

• anaphase

• telophase

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