Mitosis Pop Quiz

What is the main purpose of mitosis?

• To divide a single cell into two identical daughter cells.

• To produce oxygen and glucose.

• To create genetic variation.

• To combine chromosomes from two parents.

Which phase of mitosis involves the alignment of chromosomes in the center of the cell?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

During which phase do sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles?

• Anaphase

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Interphase

What happens during prophase?

• Chromosomes condense and become visible.

• Chromosomes are duplicated.

• Chromatids separate.

• The nuclear envelope re-forms.

Which structure is responsible for pulling sister chromatids apart?

• Spindle fibers

• Centrosomes

• Nucleolus

• Golgi apparatus

In which phase does the nuclear envelope re-form around the separated chromosomes?

• Anaphase

• Telophase

• Metaphase

• Prophase

What process follows mitosis to complete cell division?

• Meiosis

• Interphase

• Cytokinesis

• DNA replication

How many daughter cells are produced from one complete cycle of mitosis?

• Four

• Two

• One

• Eight

At which stage of mitosis does the cell begin to split into two?

• Prophase

• Telophase

• Anaphase

• Metaphase

What is one key characteristic of cells produced by mitosis?

• They have half the DNA of the parent cell.

• They are genetically identical to the parent cell.

• They are genetically unique.

• They contain more DNA than the parent cell.