Understanding Mitosis Quiz

Which stage of mitosis is characterized by the chromosomes aligning at the cell's equatorial plate?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

During which phase of mitosis do the sister chromatids separate and move toward opposite poles of the cell?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

What is the primary purpose of mitosis in multicellular organisms?

• Sexual reproduction

• Growth and tissue repair

• Genetic diversity

• Reduction of chromosome number

Which of the following is NOT a stage of mitosis?

• Interphase

• Prophase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

In which stage of mitosis do the nuclear envelope and nucleolus disintegrate?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

How does mitosis differ from meiosis in terms of the number of daughter cells produced?

• Mitosis produces 2 daughter cells, while meiosis produces 4.

• Mitosis produces 4 daughter cells, while meiosis produces 2.

• Both produce 2 daughter cells.

• Both produce 4 daughter cells.

Which of the following statements accurately differentiates mitosis from meiosis?

• Mitosis occurs only in somatic cells, while meiosis occurs only in germ cells.

• Mitosis results in diploid cells, while meiosis results in haploid cells.

• Both A and B are correct.

• Neither A nor B is correct.

During which phase of mitosis does the chromatin condense into visible chromosomes?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

What is the significance of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

• They duplicate the DNA.

• They break down the nuclear envelope.

• They help in the alignment and separation of chromosomes.

• They synthesize RNA.

Which of the following best describes the telophase stage of mitosis?

• Chromosomes line up at the cell's equator.

• Chromosomes become less condensed.

• The nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.

• The cell divides into two daughter cells.