Mitosis Quiz

What is the purpose of mitosis? Select all that apply

• To organize DNA

• Growth

• To produce sperm and egg cells

• To repair damaged cells

What happens to the DNA during interphase?

• It is divided into two cells

• It is repaired

• It is duplicated

• It is condensed into chromosomes

How many chromosomes are found in most human body cell nuclei?

• 92

• 100

• 46

• 23

What is the first stage of mitosis?

• Metaphase

• prophase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

What happens during metaphase?

• New nuclei form on each side

• Chromosomes move away from each other

• Cytoplasm splits into two cells

• Chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell

What is the purpose of spindle fibers during mitosis?

• To protect the DNA

• To duplicate the chromosomes

• To repair damaged cells

• To help move the chromosomes

What is the purpose of cytokinesis?

• To repair damaged cells

• To split the cytoplasm and complete cell division

• To organize the chromosomes

• To duplicate the DNA

What would happen if cells did not divide?

• DNA would be damaged

• Cells would become smaller

• There would be no growth

• Cells would become cancerous

What is the purpose of interphase?

• To organize the chromosomes

• To repair damaged cells

• To divide the cells

• To grow and replicate DNA

What is cancer?

• Uncontrolled cell growth

• A stage of interphase

• A type of mitosis

• A process that makes sperm and egg cells