Cell Division and Genetics Vocabulary Quiz

What is the phase of mitosis in which the chromosomes separate and move to opposite ends of the cell?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

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Which of the following is a cancer-causing substance?

• Carcinogen

• Chromosome

• Cytoplasm

• Centromere

During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

• Gap 1

• Synthesis phase

• Gap 2

• Mitotic phase

Explain the role of spindle fibers during cell division.

• They form the cell plate in plant cells.

• They move the chromosomes during cell division.

• They attach sister chromatids at the centromere.

• They are responsible for cytokinesis.

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Match the following cell cycle processes with their functions.

• Function of DNA polymerase

• By ensuring the cell is ready to proceed to the next phase

• Event during anaphase

• By initiating DNA replication

• Role of cell cycle checkpoint

• By separating sister chromatids

• Process during cytokinesis

• By forming the cleavage furrow

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Compare and contrast the roles of the cleavage furrow and the cell plate in cytokinesis.

• Both are involved in DNA replication.

• Cleavage furrow is in animal cells, cell plate is in plant cells.

• Both are involved in the formation of spindle fibers.

• Cleavage furrow forms the centromere, cell plate forms the nucleus.

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Why is differential gene expression important in multicellular organisms?

• It allows for the formation of spindle fibers.

• It enables cells to become specialized in structure and function.

• It ensures DNA replication occurs.

• It prevents the formation of cancer cells.

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Analyze how a mutation in a gene could potentially lead to cancer.

• It could cause the cell to stop dividing.

• It could lead to uncontrolled cell growth and division.

• It could enhance the function of spindle fibers.

• It could prevent the formation of the cleavage furrow.

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Design a simple experiment to demonstrate the process of mitosis in a plant cell.

• Use a microscope to observe the formation of a cleavage furrow.

• Use a microscope to observe the formation of a cell plate.

• Use a microscope to observe the attachment of spindle fibers to centromeres.

• Use a microscope to observe the separation of sister chromatids.

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Predict the outcome if a cell skips the gap 2 phase of the cell cycle.

• The cell will not grow and will divide immediately.

• The cell will not have enough energy for mitosis.

• The cell will not replicate its DNA.

• The cell will not form spindle fibers.

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