Cell Cycle Quiz

What is the purpose of mitosis?

• To ensure growth, repair, and replacement of cells in multicellular organisms.

• To maintain the balance of electrolytes in the body.

• To regulate body temperature and metabolism.

• To produce gametes for sexual reproduction.

Which of the following is NOT a phase of mitosis?

• Metaphase

• Prophase

• Anaphase

• Cytokinesis

During which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Telophase

• Anaphase

What is the correct order of the phases of mitosis?

• Anaphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Telophase

• Metaphase, Prophase, Anaphase, Telophase

• Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

• Prophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Telophase

What happens during anaphase of mitosis?

• The sister chromatids move towards the same pole of the cell.

• The sister chromatids are replicated.

• The sister chromatids remain attached to each other.

• The sister chromatids separate and move towards opposite poles of the cell.