Mitosis Quiz with Amoeba Sisters

What is the main purpose of mitosis?

• To repair damaged cells

• To make cells grow rapidly

• To carry out daily cell functions

• To produce sperm and egg cells

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What is the process that makes sperm and egg cells?

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

• Cytokinesis

• Interphase

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What is the goal of mitosis in cell division?

• To make identical cells

• To make different cells

• To produce more DNA

• To create new organelles

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What is the stage where chromosomes are visible and condensing?

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Prophase

• Telophase

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In which stage do the chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?

• Anaphase

• Prophase

• Telophase

• Metaphase

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What helps move the chromosomes to the ends of the cell during anaphase?

• Ribosomes

• Lysosomes

• Centrioles

• Spindles

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What is the final stage of mitosis where new nuclei are forming on each side?

• Telophase

• Anaphase

• Metaphase

• Prophase

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What is responsible for the final separation into two cells by splitting the cytoplasm?

• Prophase

• Cytokinesis

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

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What is the stage where cells spend most of their time in respect to the whole cell cycle?

• Anaphase

• Metaphase

• Interphase

• Prophase

What is the main problem with cancer?

• Uncontrolled cell growth

• Rapid cell division

• Excessive DNA duplication

• Lack of mitosis

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