Cell Cycle and Mitosis Quiz (In-Class)

Which of the following stages is not part of interphase?

• G1

• S

• G2

• Mitosis

During which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes align at the center of the cell?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

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Identify the structure labeled 'X' in the image below, which is a part of a chromosome.

• Centromere

• Chromatid

• Telomere

• Spindle fiber

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Identify the structures labeled 'Y' in the image, which is a part of a chromosome.

• Centromere

• Sister Chromatids

• Telomere

• Spindle fiber

What is the primary purpose of the cell cycle?

• To produce energy for the cell

• To replicate DNA and divide the cell

• To transport nutrients

• To eliminate waste

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Which of the following is a characteristic of cancer cells in relation to the cell cycle?

• They undergo apoptosis regularly

• They have uncontrolled cell division

• They remain in the G0 phase

• They do not undergo mitosis

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What is the result of mitosis in terms of the number of cells and their genetic content?

• Two genetically identical daughter cells

• Four genetically different daughter cells

• Two genetically different daughter cells

• Four genetically identical daughter cells

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Which stage of the cell cycle is primarily responsible for DNA replication?

• G1 stage

• S stage

• G2 stage

• M stage (mitosis)

In which phase of mitosis do the sister chromatids separate and move towards opposite poles?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

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Reorder the following images to put the phases of mitosis in the correct sequence:

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