Mitosis

The phase of mitosis shown in the image in which the chromosomes line up in the "middle" and spindle fibers attach to each side.

• prophase

• metaphase

• anaphase

• telophase

 

The phase of mitosis shown in the image in which the chromosomes are pulled "apart" or "away" from each other by spindle fibers.

• prophase

• metaphase

• anaphase

• telophase

The phase of mitosis shown in the image in which the nucleus reforms around the chromosomes and cells begin to separate into "two" new cells.

• prophase

• metaphase

• anaphase

• telophase

The phase of mitosis shown in the image in which the cell "prepares" for cell division by copying DNA and chromosomes, and dissolving the nucleus.

• prophase

• metaphase

• anaphase

• telophase

Why is it important for DNA to replicate before a somatic cell divides in mitosis?

• In order for genetic information to be transferred into daughter cells.

• In order for the DNA to be contained in the nucleus.

• In order for the cell to be able to increase in size.

• In order for the cell to re-order the DNA sequencing in the new cells.

In which phase does the cell spend most of its time?

• cytokinesis

• metaphase

• anaphase

• interphase

Fruit fly somatic cells have 8 chromosomes. After mitosis, how many chromosomes will a daughter fruit fly have?

• 16 chromosomes

• 8 chromosomes

• 24 chromosomes

• 4 chromosomes

Which of the following sequences is correct?

• anaphase-prophase-metaphase-telophase

• prophase-metaphase-anaphase-telophase

• telophase-anaphase-metaphase-telophase

• metaphase-telophase-anaphase-prophase

Which process do multicellular organisms use to replace damaged somatic cells?

• reproduction

• replication

• mitosis

• meiosis

A student uses a microscope to look at slides of animal cells.  He sees a cell with two nuclei that have visible chromosomes. In which stage of cell division is this cell?

• prophase

• metaphase

• anaphase

• telophase