Cell Cycle Quiz

The correct sequence of mitosis:

• metaphase, anaphase, telophase, prophase

• prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

• prophase, anaphase, metaphase, telophase

• telophase, metaphase, prophase, anaphase

After mitosis the number of chromosomes in the newly created cells will be:

• Half the number of the original cell

• The same number as the original cell

• Twice as much as the original cell

Uncontrolled growth can result in:

• G0 phase

• S phase

• Replication

• Cancer

During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell spend the most time?

• Mitosis
• Cytokinesis
• Interphase

During which part of the cell cycle does the cell divide?

• Interphase
• Mitosis
• S phase

During which part of the cell cycle is DNA copied?

• Mitosis
• Cytokinesis
• S phase

Which phase of mitosis is shown in the picture?

• Interphase
• Metaphase
• Telophase

Which phase of mitosis is shown in the picture?

• Prophase
• Metaphase
• Anaphase

Which phase of mitosis is shown in the picture?

• Prophase
• Telophase
• Metaphase

What is the purpose of the cell cycle?

• To create new daughter cells
• To prevent cancer from developing
• To help the body fight viruses and bacteria