Plant Cells & Cell Division

Plants are made of tiny units called _______.

• cells

• roots

• leaves

• branches

What gives the cell its shape and supports organelles?

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Cell membrane

The nucleus contains rod-shaped chromosomes, which carry _______ information.

• genetic

• musical

• chemical

• historical

What do chromosomes contain that determine traits?

• Genes

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Sugars

Mitosis is the process of cell division for ______ and repair.

• growth

• digestion

• respiration

• excretion

The cell wall divides during mitosis, producing two identical cells.

• True

• False

The normal state before cell division is called _________.

• metaphase
• interphase
• prophase
• cytokinesis

During the stage when chromosomes become visible, it is called _________.

• prophase
• telophase
• anaphase
• metaphase

The stage where new nuclei form as chromosomes and nucleus separate is called _________.

• anaphase
• telophase
• prophase
• metaphase

When the cytoplasm divides, forming two cells, this stage is called _________?

• meiosis
• mitosis
• cytokinesis
• interphase