Understanding Mitosis

What is the primary function of mitosis in the body?

• To remove waste products from the cell

• To generate energy for the cell

• To create identical body cells for growth and repair

• To produce sperm and egg cells

Which process is responsible for producing sperm and egg cells?

• Cytokinesis

• Meiosis

• Mitosis

• Interphase

Why is it important for new cells to have the same DNA as the original cells?

• To allow them to grow faster

• To make them different from the original cells

• To ensure they can perform the same functions

• To help them move to different parts of the body

How many chromosomes are found in most human body cell nuclei?

• 92

• 23

• 12

• 46

What is the first stage of mitosis?

• Prophase

• Anaphase

• Metaphase

• Telophase

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

• Telophase

• Anaphase

• Metaphase

• Prophase

In which stage of mitosis do chromosomes move to opposite sides of the cell?

• Telophase

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

What is the role of spindles during mitosis?

• To duplicate DNA

• To disassemble the nucleus

• To condense chromosomes

• To help chromosomes move to opposite ends of the cell

What happens during telophase?

• Chromosomes condense and become visible

• New nuclei form around the chromosomes

• Chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell

• Chromosomes move to opposite sides of the cell

Why is understanding mitosis important for cancer research?

• Because cancer is caused by uncontrolled mitosis

• Because mitosis helps in the treatment of cancer

• Because mitosis prevents cancer

• Because cancer cells do not undergo mitosis