What is mitosis?

• The process by which cells grow and develop

• The process of cell division

• The process of DNA replication

• The process of cell specialization

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What is the purpose of mitosis?

• To create identical daughter cells

• To create specialized cells

• To increase the size of a cell

• To repair damaged cells

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What is the name of the stage in mitosis where the chromatids separate and become individual chromosomes?

• Telophase

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

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What is the name of the structure that forms during prophase in mitosis?

• Nucleus

• Centromeres

• Chromatids

• Spindle

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What is the name of the stage in mitosis where the chromosomes condense and become visible?

• Anaphase

• Telophase

• Prophase

• Metaphase

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What is the function of the G1 phase in interphase?

• To grow the cell

• To replicate the DNA

• To check for errors in the DNA

• To prepare for division

What is the name of the stage in mitosis where the chromatids align at the center of the cell?

• Anaphase

• Prophase

• Telophase

• Metaphase

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What are the three phases of interphase?

• Anaphase, telophase, and prophase

• Metaphase, telophase, and anaphase

• Prophase, metaphase, and telophase

• G1, S, and G2

What is the function of interphase in the cell cycle?

• To replicate the DNA

• To grow the cell

• To check for errors in the DNA

• To prepare for division

What is the result of the chromatid separation during anaphase?

• Each daughter cell will receive an identical set of chromosomes

• The chromosomes will become specialized

• The chromosomes will grow in size

• The chromosomes will become damaged

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