The Cell Cycle

If a cell has 24 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will each of its daughter cells have after mitosis?

• 12

• 6

• 20

• 24

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

The process where the cytoplasm divides is called ______.

• anaphase

• telophase

• cytokinesis

• prophase

What is the role of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

• They help separate the chromosomes

• They duplicate the DNA.

• They break down the nuclear membrane

• They make the chromosomes visible.

Organisms that reproduce sexually are different from organisms that reproduce asexually in that sexually reproducing organisms have

• a larger number of offspring

• offspring that are nearly identical to their parent

• more genetic variation among their offspring

• offspring that are perfectly adapted to their parents' habitat

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Which of the following happens when a cell divides?

• The cell’s volume increases

• It becomes more difficult for the cell to get rid of wastes

• Each daughter cell receives its own copy of the parent cell’s DNA

• It becomes more difficult for the cell to get enough oxygen and nutrients

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

In which phase does the nuclear membrane break down?

• Metaphase

• Telophase

• Interphase

• Prophase

Which is the longest phase of the cell cycle?

• Interphase

• Prophase

• Cytokinesis

• Anaphase

In which phase are sister chromatids formed?

• Metaphase

• Interphase

• Prophase

• Anaphase

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

In which phase do sister chromatids line up at the equator?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

In which phase do sister chromatids move to the poles?

• Cytokinesis

• Anaphase

• Telophase

• Interphase