Mitosis and Cell Division Quiz

What is the phase of the cell cycle where chromosomes in the nucleus are evenly divided between two cells?

• Metaphase

• Prophase

• Anaphase

• Interphase

During which phase does the chromatin condense into discrete chromosomes and the nuclear envelope breaks down?

• Prophase

• Anaphase

• Interphase

• Metaphase

In which phase do the chromosomes align at the metaphase plate and the spindle reaches maturity?

• Anaphase

• Metaphase

• Prophase

• Interphase

What happens in anaphase of mitosis?

• The paired chromosomes separate and begin moving to opposite ends of the cell

• The chromatin condenses into discrete chromosomes

• The nuclear envelope breaks down

• The chromosomes align at the metaphase plate

What is the division of the cell's cytoplasm called?

• Telophase

• Mitosis

• Interphase

• Cytokinesis

What is the period prior to the synthesis of DNA called?

• Anaphase

• G1 phase

• G2 phase

• S phase

What is the period during which DNA is synthesized called?

• G2 phase

• S phase

• Anaphase

• G1 phase

What is the period after DNA synthesis has occurred but prior to the start of prophase called?

• Anaphase

• S phase

• G1 phase

• G2 phase

What happens in telophase of mitosis?

• The chromatin condenses into discrete chromosomes

• The chromosomes align at the metaphase plate

• The nuclear envelopes of new nuclei form from remnant pieces of the parent cell's nuclear envelope

• The paired chromosomes separate and begin moving to opposite ends of the cell

What is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell undergoes a period of growth called interphase?

• Interphase

• Prophase

• Anaphase

• Metaphase