Cell Division and Mitosis Quiz

What is mitosis?

• The process by which cells divide to form new cell.

• The process by which cells die

• The process by which cells grow larger

• The process by which cells shrink

Which phase of mitosis involves the chromosomes lining up in the middle of the cell?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

How does cancer relate to cell division?

• Cancer cells divide too frequently

• Cancer cells do not divide

• Cancer cells divide only once

• Cancer cells divide normally

The resting phase of the cell when it has completed its cell division.

• Interphase

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

In this phase the duplicated DNA line up towards the center of the cell.

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Telophase

• Anaphase

True or False: Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells.

• True

• False

True or False: Cancer can be caused by exposure to toxins.

• True

• False

True or False: During mitosis, two new complete cells are created in prophase.

• True

• False

True or False: Cell division is important for growth and healing.

• True

• False

True or False: All cells in the body undergo mitosis.

• True

• False