Cell Cycle Quiz

The distribution of chromosomes in one type of cell division is shown in the diagram below. Which process is being represented in the diagram? 

• Asexual reproduction

• Meiosis

• DNA replication

• Mitosis

Which of the following phrases best describes cytokinesis?

• division of the cytoplasm

• division of the nucleus

• division of DNA

• division of surface area

This picture shows which process?

• mitosis

• meiosis

• the cell cycle

Which is Metaphase?

• A

• E

• C

• F

What phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

• Mitosis

• Cytokinesis

• Interphase

• Meiosis

During which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

What is the main difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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

• Mitosis produces two cells, while meiosis produces four cells.

• Mitosis involves one cell division, while meiosis involves two.

• All of the above.

Which of the following is NOT a phase of mitosis?

• Prophase

• Interphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

During which stage of the cell cycle does cytokinesis occur?

• G1 phase

• S phase

• M phase

• G2 phase

What is the result of meiosis?

• Two genetically identical diploid cells

• Four genetically identical diploid cells

• Two genetically unique haploid cells

• Four genetically unique haploid cells