Multiple Choice Test

Which phase of mitosis involves the alignment of chromosomes along the equatorial plate?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

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

• G1 phase

• S phase

• G2 phase

• M phase

What structure holds two sister chromatids together?

• A. Centriole

• B. Centrosome

• C. Centromere

• D. Spindle fiber

The main purpose of meiosis is to produce:

• Somatic cells

• Identical daughter cells

• Haploid gametes

• Diploid zygotes

Crossing-over occurs during which phase of meiosis?

• Prophase I

• Metaphase I

• Anaphase II

• Telophase II

Which of the following is NOT part of mitosis?

• Cytokinesis

• Prophase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

The result of mitosis is:

• Four identical cells

• Two identical cells

• Four different cells

• One large cell

A cell that has 46 chromosomes undergoes meiosis. How many chromosomes will each daughter cell have?

• 23

• 46

In animal cells, cytokinesis is achieved through:

• Formation of a cell plate

• Cleavage furrow

• Cell wall thickening

• Nuclear envelope fusion

What ensures genetic variation in meiosis?

• DNA replication

• Crossing-over and independent assortment

• Cytokinesis

• Chromosome condensation