AP Biology: Understanding Mitosis Quiz

Which of the following is the correct order of stages in mitosis?

• Telophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Prophase

• Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

• Metaphase, Prophase, Telophase, Anaphase

• Anaphase, Telophase, Prophase, Metaphase

During which stage of mitosis do the chromosomes line up along the middle of the cell?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

What is the primary function of the mitotic spindle?

• To duplicate the DNA

• To divide the cytoplasm

• To move chromosomes to opposite ends of the cell

• To increase cell size

In which phase of mitosis do the sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

Cytokinesis often occurs simultaneously with which phase of mitosis?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

Which component of the cell is primarily responsible for forming the mitotic spindle?

• Golgi apparatus

• Microtubules

• Lysosomes

• Endoplasmic reticulum

What is the outcome of mitosis in terms of the daughter cells produced?

• Two genetically different daughter cells

• Four genetically different daughter cells

• Two genetically identical daughter cells

• Four genetically identical daughter cells

Which of the following is NOT a function of mitosis in multicellular organisms?

• Growth

• Repair

• Sexual reproduction

• Tissue renewal

During which stage of mitosis does the nuclear envelope re-form around the separated chromosomes?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

What is the role of centrioles in mitosis?

• Synthesizing DNA

• Initiating cytokinesis

• Forming the mitotic spindle

• Duplicating chromosomes