Cell division Quiz

Among the following, the term that includes the others is ___.

• interphase
• nuclear division
• mitosis
• cell cycle

The longest phase of the cell cycle 

• prophase
• interphase
• metaphase
• mitosis

Identify the phase of mitosis shown in the image.

• prophase

• metaphase

• anaphase

• telophase

Which phase comes NEXT?

• prophase
• metaphase
• anaphase
• telophase

Which is Metaphase?

• A
• E
• C
• F

During which stage of the cell cycle does the cell spend a majority of its time?

• Prophase
• Interphase
• Metaphase
• Cytokinesis

Which of the following describes the purpose of the mitotic cell division?

• To make more of the same cells.

• For growth and repair.

• To prevent the cell from becoming too large.

• All of the above.

How does cytokinesis differ in plant and animal cells?

• Cytokinesis only takes place in animal cells.
• Cytokinesis only takes place in plant cells.
• Plant cells form a cell plate, animal cells form a cleavage furrow.
• Animal cells form a cell plate, plant cells form a cleavage furrow.

Why would it be important to replicate DNA before a cell divides in mitosis or meiosis?

• In order for genetic information to be transferred into daughter cells.
• In order for the cell to be able to increase in size.
• In order for the DNA to be contained in the nucleus.
• In order for the cell to re-order the DNA sequencing in the new cells.

What is the cell cycle?

• The gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
• The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
• The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
• The series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication of its DNA to produce two daughter cells.