Cell Cycle & Mitosis Review

What is the correct order of the phases of mitosis?

• Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, Cytokinesis

• Metaphase, Cytokinesis, Telophase, Anaphase, Prophase

• Anaphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Telophase

• Telophase, Anaphase, Prophase, Metaphase

Which of the following is a phase of the cell cycle?

• Cytokinesis

• Synapsis

• Crossing over

• Independent assortment

Which statement about the cell cycle is true?

• Cells spend most of their time in mitosis

• Cytokinesis is part of interphase

• All somatic cells have the same cell cycle

• The cell cycle is the same in all types of cells

A mutation that causes uncontrolled cell division would most likely lead to:

• Increased efficiency in tissue repair

• Better overall health for the organism because more cells can do the work now

• Tumor growth which can be cancerous

• The organism will be able to grow larger than normal

What is the correct order of the cell cycle phases?

• G1, S, G2, M

• G2, S, G1, M

• M, G1, S, G2

• S, G1, M, G2

The cell spends the most time in which phase of the cell cycle?

• G1 phase

• S phase

• G2 phase

• M phase

What is the function of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

• They help to replicate DNA

• They attach to chromatids and separate them

• They hold the nucleus together

• They synthesize proteins

Which statement best describes cytokinesis?

• Pinching of the cytoplasm to form two separate daughter cells

• Division of the nucleus to form two identical nuclei

• The process of replicating DNA before cell division

• The alignment of chromosomes along the equator of the cell

What is the significance of mitosis in multicellular organisms?

• It ensures genetic variation

• It produces gametes for sexual reproduction

• It allows for growth, repair, and cell reproduction

• It generates genetic diversity

Which of the following is a characteristic of metaphase in mitosis?

• Chromosomes line up along the middle of the cell

• Sister chromatids separate and move towards opposite poles

• The nuclear envelope breaks down

• Chromosomes condense and become visible