Understanding Mitosis

What is the primary purpose 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?

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

• Interphase

• Cytokinesis

During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

• Telophase

• Interphase

• Metaphase

• Prophase

What is the role of the nucleus in cell division?

• It produces proteins

• It removes waste products

• It holds the cell's genetic information

• It generates energy for the cell

What does the acronym PMAT stand for in the context of mitosis?

• Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Transformation

• Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

• Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Transition

• Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Termination

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

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

What happens during anaphase?

• Chromosomes condense and become visible

• Chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell

• Chromosomes move to opposite sides of the cell

• New nuclei form around chromosomes

What is the final stage of mitosis where two new nuclei form?

• Prophase

• Telophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

What is the role of cytokinesis in cell division?

• It splits the cytoplasm to form two cells

• It condenses chromosomes

• It disassembles the nucleus

• It duplicates DNA

Why is understanding mitosis important for cancer research?

• Because mitosis prevents cancer

• Because mitosis produces cancer cells

• Because cancer cells do not undergo mitosis

• Because cancer is caused by uncontrolled mitosis