Unit 3 Quiz 2: Mitosis and Cell Cycle Quiz

What is the primary purpose of mitosis?

• To create genetic diversity

• To reduce the number of chromosomes

• To produce two genetically identical daughter cells

• To generate haploid cells

During (a)   phase of mitosis do sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles of the cell?

• Prophase
• Metaphase
• Anaphase
• Telophase

The division of the cell's cytoplasm following mitosis is known as (a)   .

• Interphase
• Cytokinesis
• Prophase
• Metaphase

What is the correct sequence of mitotic phases?

• Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

• Telophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Prophase

• Metaphase, Prophase, Anaphase, Telophase

• Anaphase, Metaphase, Prophase, Telophase

What is the role of the mitotic spindle in mitosis?

• Separating homologous chromosomes

• Separating sister chromatids

• Synthesizing DNA

• Controlling cell growth

During which phase of mitosis do nuclear envelopes reform around the separated chromatids?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

Which statement is true about mitosis?

• It occurs in haploid cells only

• It results in four non-identical daughter cells

• It is responsible for growth and tissue repair

• It occurs once in a cell's lifetime

What is the significance of mitosis in a multicellular organism?

• It produces gametes for sexual reproduction

• It generates genetic diversity

• It ensures the growth and repair of tissues

• It is responsible for generating mutations

Which phase of the cell cycle is responsible for DNA replication?

• G1 phase

• S phase

• G2 phase

• M phase

What is the primary checkpoint that controls progression from G1 to the S phase of the cell cycle?

• G1 checkpoint

• G2 checkpoint

• M checkpoint

• S checkpoint