Cell Division

What is the control center of the cell that contains genetic material?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

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Why do cells undergo mitosis?

• To produce energy for the cell

• To allow an organism to grow, heal after injury, and reproduce.

• To eliminate waste from the cell

• To increase the size of the nucleus

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What is the significance of mitosis in multicellular organisms?

• It allows for growth, repair, and maintenance of tissues.

• It is responsible for the production of gametes.

• It helps in the process of photosynthesis.

• It facilitates the movement of nutrients across cell membranes.

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

• Prophase

• Anaphase

• Metaphase

• Telophase

What is the result of mitosis?

• 2 genetically identical cells.

• 4 genetically identical cells.

• 2 genetically different cells.

• 1 genetically identical cell.

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What happens to the chromosomes during prophase?

• They condense and become visible.

• They duplicate and form pairs.

• They align at the cell equator.

• They break apart into individual chromatids.

What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

• Mitosis results in 2 identical cells, while meiosis results in 4 genetically different cells.

• Mitosis results in 4 identical cells, while meiosis results in 2 genetically different cells.

• Mitosis and meiosis both result in 2 identical cells.

• Mitosis results in 2 genetically different cells, while meiosis results in 4 identical cells.

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What is the term for the division of the cytoplasm after mitosis?

• Cytokinesis

• Mitosis

• Interphase

• Telophase

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What is the phase of mitosis where the nuclear membrane starts to reform?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

What is the first phase of mitosis?

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Prophase

• Telophase