Understanding Mitosis

What is the primary function of mitosis in the human body?

• To produce sperm and egg cells

• To create identical body cells

• To generate energy

• To digest food

Why is mitosis essential for growth?

• It helps in the absorption of nutrients

• It allows the body to produce more cells

• It helps in the digestion of food

• It generates energy for the body

What is the key difference between mitosis and meiosis?

• Mitosis generates energy, meiosis stores it

• Mitosis produces identical cells, meiosis does not

• Mitosis is for growth, meiosis is for digestion

• Mitosis occurs in the stomach, meiosis in the brain

What is the role of chromosomes during mitosis?

• They store nutrients

• They organize DNA for cell division

• They digest food particles

• They generate energy for the cell

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

• 12

• 92

• 46

• 23

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

• Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Traphase

• Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Trophase

• Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telephase

• Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

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

• Telophase

• Anaphase

• Metaphase

• Prophase

What happens during anaphase?

• Chromosomes condense

• Chromosomes line up in the middle

• Chromosomes move to opposite sides

• New nuclei form

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

• Prophase

• Telophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

Why is understanding mitosis important for cancer research?

• Cancer cells generate more energy

• Cancer cells digest food rapidly

• Cancer cells store more nutrients

• Cancer is caused by uncontrolled mitosis