Mitosis Quiz

What is the period during which a cell grows, replicates its DNA, and divides?

• Interphase

• Anaphase

• Metaphase

• Prophase

What is the term for making two identical copies of DNA?

• Translation

• Transcription

• Mutation

• Replication

How many pairs of chromatids are there in a replicated chromosome?

• 3

• 2

• 4

• 1

What is the total number of chromosomes in a cell after DNA replication?

• 4

• 2

• 6

• 8

Which phase of mitosis involves the alignment of chromosomes at the equator of the cell in a single row?

• Telophase

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

During which phase of mitosis do the centromeres divide and single-stranded chromatids move to the poles?

• Anaphase

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Telophase

What is the purpose of mitosis in new growth and repair of cells?

• To form malignant tumors

• To replace old, damaged cells

• To cause metastasis

• To remain in one place

What is the term for a lump of cells that forms when a cell does not receive the signal to stop growing and dividing?

• Benign tumor

• Metastasis

• Cancer

• Malignant tumor

Which of the following is NOT a treatment for cancer?

• Surgery

• Radiation therapy

• Chemotherapy

• Antibiotics

What could happen if a tumor grows into and damages surrounding tissues?

• It could form new cells

• It could cause metastasis

• It could be benign

• It could remain in one place