Cell Division Review Test

Which is NOT a reason why mitosis occurs?

• To make cells more efficient at doing their jobs

• To repair injured cells

• For cell growth

• To create sex cells

What is this overall structure called and what is is made of?

• Chromosome, Chromatids made of DNA

• Chromatid, Centromeres made of protein

• Homologous chromosome, Chromatids made of DNA

• Chromatid, Centrosphere made of protein

How many chromosomes does a human cell have?

• 42
• 46
• 24
• 64

Which phase of the cell cycle is the longest?

• Interphase

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

Chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell in this phase.

• Metaphase

• Telophase

• Anaphase

• Interphase

In this phase of mitosis, sister chromatids are separated from one another by spindle fibers.

• Prophase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

• Metaphase

How many daughter cells are produced in mitosis and what are they like?

• 2, genetically identical

• 2, genetically unique

• 4, genetically unique

• 4, genetically identical

What type of cells are created in mitosis?

• haploid body cells

• haploid sex cells

• diploid body cells

• diploid sex cells

What type of cells are created in meiosis?

• haploid body cells

• haploid sex cells

• diploid body cells

• diploid sex cells

How many daughter cells are produced in meiosis and what are they like?

• 2, genetically identical

• 2, genetically unique

• 4, genetically unique

• 4, genetically identical