Section 4: Mitosis (English)

What is the first stage of mitosis called?

• Metaphase

• Prophase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

What structure forms during prophase and helps in pulling chromosomes toward the cell's center?

• Centromere

• Nucleolus

• Miotic spindle

• Chromatid

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Which stage of mitosis is the shortest?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

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What happens during metaphase?

• Chromosomes line up at the center of the cell.

• Sister chromatids separate.

• Chromatids move to opposite sides of the cell.

• Two new nuclei are formed.

How many identical chromosomes are formed during anaphase?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What happens during telophase?

• Chromosomes line up at the center of the cell.

• Sister chromatids separate.

• Chromatids move to opposite sides of the cell.

• Two new nuclei are formed.

How many daughter cells are formed during mitosis?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What allows cytoplasm to divide and separate during cytokinesis?

• Centromere

• Nucleolus

• Miotic spindle

• New double membrane

Which stage of mitosis involves the formation of chromosomes from chromatin fibers?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

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What structure connects the centromere of each chromosome to the poles of the spindles during metaphase?

• Centromere

• Nucleolus

• Miotic spindle

• Chromatid

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