Cell Division

Which type of cell division is used for growth and repair?

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

Answer explanation

Mitosis is used for growth and repair.

Which type of cell division is used for sexual reproduction?

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

Answer explanation

Meiosis is used for sexual reproduction.

What is produced in Mitosis?

• 2 genetically identical calls

• 2 genetically different cells

• 4 genetically identical cells

• 4 genetically different cells

Answer explanation

The goal in mitosis is to make cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell.

What is produced in Meiosis?

• 2 genetically identical cells

• 2 genetically different cells

• 4 genetically identical cells

• 4 genetically different cells

Answer explanation

The goal of meiosis is to produce 4 sex cells that are genetically different from each other and from the parent cell.

What is the name of the spot where the sister chromatids are attached to each other?

• Centriole

• Centromere

• Spindle Fiber

Answer explanation

The centromere is where the two sister chromatids are attached to each other in a duplicated chromosome.

What is the correct order of phases in Mitosis?

• Anaphase, telophase, prophase, metaphase

• Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

• Telophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Prophase

Answer explanation

Think of PMAT. Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

How many sets of division occur in Meiosis?

• 1 set of division

• 2 sets of division

• 3 sets of division

Answer explanation

Meiosis involves 2 sets of cell division. That means this process will go through prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase twice. (Meiosis I, Meiosis II)

What is the name of the event where homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material?

• Telophase

• Crossing Over

• Cytokinesis

Answer explanation

Crossing over is the process where homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material. This process adds genetic diversity.

Which type of cell division does crossing over takes place?

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

Answer explanation

Remember that the goal of meiosis is to produce 4 cells that are genetically different from each other and from the parent cell? Crossing over is what allows these cells to be genetically different.

Which type of cell division produces haploid cells (N)?

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

Answer explanation

Haploid means having 1 set of chromosomes. In Meiosis, 4 haploid cells are produced.

Mitosis produces 2 diploid cells. Diploid means having 2 sets of chromosomes (2N).