Cell Division

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 mitosis cell cycle?

• 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.

Which cell structure produces the spindle fibers?

• Centromeres
• Centrioles
• Chromatids
• Ribosomes

What is the result of mitosis?

• 1 cell
• 2 genetically identical cells
• 2 genetically different cells
• 4 genetically identical cells

Where in the cell can the genetic material (DNA) be found?

• nucleus
• nucleolus
• cytoskeleton
• golgi

How many chromosomes do humans have?

• 46-- 23 from mom, 23 from dad
• 22--11 from mom, 11 from dad
• 10-- 5 from mom, 5 from dad
• 23

Before a cell can divide, what must happen?

• Nothing, it is always ready to divide
• The number of chromosomes must be cut in half
• The number of chromosomes must double
• The number of chromosomes must triple.

When a cell divides, what do we call the 2 new cells?

• mother cells
• father cells
• daughter cells
• son cells

What type of cells may never undergo mitosis and make new cells?

• blood cells
• skin cells
• nerve cells
• stomach cells