Mitosis

Which is NOT a reason for cell division? (pg. 164)

• homeostasis
• reproduction
• growth
• repair

In single-celled organisms, the parent divides in two, producing two __________ offspring (pg. 164)

• identical
• similar
• different
• opposite

Molecule that contains the information that determines the traits that a living thing inherits and needs to live. It contains instructions for an organism’s growth, development, and activities. (pg. 165)

• DNA
• cell
• organelle
• tissue

In an early stage of cell division, the chromatin is compacted into visible structures called..... (pg. 165)

• chromosomes
• cells
• orgnelles
• tissues

The life cycle of a eukaryotic cell. (pg. 166)

• cell cylce
• cell process
• cellular respiration
• interphase

The part of the cell cycle during which the cell is not dividing is called _______. The cell grows to about twice the size it was when it was first produced. It also produces various organelles. (pg. 166)

• interphase
• anaphase
• mitosis
• cytokinesis

Is the part of the cell cycle during which the nucleus divides. (pg. 167)

• mitosis
• interphase
• cytokinesis
• prophase

Is the division of the parent cell’s cytoplasm.

• cytokinesis
• mitosis
• prophase
• interphase

How many phases are in the mitosis process? (pg. 168)

• 4
• 2
• 3
• 5

During __________, the chromatin in the nucleus of a cell condenses and becomes visible under a microscope. (pg. 168)

• prophase
• anaphase
• metaphase
• telophase