Which stage of mitosis involves the chromosomes lining up at the cell's equator (aka: middle)?

• Prophase

• Anaphase

• Interphase

• Telophase

• Metaphase

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What types of cells go through mitosis in the body?

• Sex cell

• gametes

• somatic cell

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Which phase of the cell cycle involves DNA replication?

• G 1

• S Phase

• G 2

• M Phase

Give at least 2 examples of external factors that may start or stop mitosis.

• Growth factors

• Temperature

• Light

• Nutrient availability

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What is the importance of the G2 checkpoint?

• DNA check

• Cell growth

• Protein synthesis

• Energy production

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What is the end product of mitosis?

• Two identical daughter cells

• Four different cells

• One large cell

• Three identical cells

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How do eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells differ in the way they organize their DNA?

• Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus

• Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus

• Both have linear DNA

• Both have circular DNA

What is an advantage of sexual reproduction?

• Both involve one parent

• Asexual reproduction involves two parents

• Sexual reproduction involves genetic variation

• Both result in identical offspring

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What organelle connects to the spindle fibers and helps move chromosomes around in cell division?

• Centrioles

• Centronomes

• Centromeres

• Chromatin

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What types of cells go through binary fission?

• Bacterial cells

• Plant cells

• Animal cells

• Fungal cells

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