Understanding Mitosis

What is the primary purpose of mitosis?

• To produce genetically identical cells

• To create genetic diversity

• To form gametes

• To reduce the number of chromosomes

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Which phase of mitosis involves the chromosomes lining up at the cell's equator?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

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What structure is responsible for organizing and moving chromosomes during mitosis?

• Cell membrane

• Mitotic spindle

• Centrosome

• Nucleolus

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During which phase does the nuclear envelope break down?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

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What is the role of motor proteins during mitosis?

• To condense chromosomes

• To walk along microtubules and move chromosomes

• To break down the nuclear envelope

• To form the cleavage furrow

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What happens during anaphase?

• Chromosomes condense

• Sister chromatids separate

• Nuclear envelope reforms

• Chromosomes align at the metaphase plate

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Which phase is characterized by the reformation of the nuclear envelope?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

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What is the function of the kinetochore during mitosis?

• To condense chromosomes

• To attach microtubules to chromosomes

• To form the mitotic spindle

• To break down the nuclear envelope

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What is the cleavage furrow?

• A structure that forms during cytokinesis in plant cells

• A band of filaments that pinches animal cells in two

• A part of the mitotic spindle

• A region where sister chromatids are connected

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What is the result of mitosis and cytokinesis?

• Four genetically diverse cells

• Two cells with half the chromosomes

• Two genetically identical cells

• One cell with double the chromosomes

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