The Cell Cycle & Mitosis

Which phase of the cell cycle involves the division of the cell nucleus?

• Interphase

• Cytokinesis

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

In the process of mitosis, the chromosomes are aligned at the center of the cell during the _______ phase.

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

What is the form in which DNA is stored in the cell?

• Proteins

• Chromosomes

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?

• 12

• 18

• 23

• 46

Why do cells divide?

• To create new tissue

• To repair damaged cells

• To replace damaged cells

• All of the above.

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Which of the following is not a main phase of the cell cycle?

• Interphase

• Mitosis

• Cytokinesis

• Photosynthesis

The cell cycle consists of Interphase, Mitosis, and ________.

• A) Photosynthesis

• B) Cytokinesis

• C) Respiration

What is the longest stage of the cell cycle?

• Mitosis

• Cytokinesis

• Interphase

• Prophase

During the Synthesis (S) stage of interphase, what major process occurs?

• Cell growth

• DNA replication

• Cell division

• Protein synthesis

What is mitosis?

• A) Division of the cytoplasm

• B) Division of the chromosomes

• C) Division of the organelles

• D) Division of the cell membrane.