Cell Cycle

What is the role of centrioles during cell division?

• They form the cleavage furrow.

• They help organize the assembly of spindle fibers.

• They replicate DNA.

• They condense chromatids.

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During which phase of mitosis do chromatids align in the center of the cell?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

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Which structure is responsible for pulling chromatids to opposite sides of the cell?

• Centromere

• Spindle fibers

• Cell plate

• Cleavage furrow

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What is the main event that occurs during anaphase?

• Chromatids condense.

• Chromatids align in the center.

• Sister chromatids separate.

• Two new nuclei form.

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What structure forms in a plant cell during cytokinesis?

• Cleavage furrow

• Cell plate

• Centromere

• Spindle fibers

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Which phase of mitosis is characterized by the formation of two new nuclei?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

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What is the primary function of the centromere during cell division?

• To condense chromatids

• To join sister chromatids

• To form spindle fibers

• To create the cell plate

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Which phase of the cell cycle involves the replication of DNA?

• Prophase

• Interphase

• Anaphase

• Cytokinesis

What is the sequence of phases in mitosis represented by the acronym PMAT?

• Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

• Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Cytokinesis

• Prophase, Metaphase, Telophase, Anaphase

• Prophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Telophase

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What is the main purpose of mitosis in the cell cycle?

• To replicate DNA

• To produce two identical daughter cells

• To form spindle fibers

• To create a cell plate

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