Exploring the Phases of Mitosis

What is the process called where a cell divides into two identical cells?

• Meiosis

• Cytokinesis

• Mitosis

• Fission

How many phases are there in mitosis?

• Four

• Five

• Six

• Three

What structure forms during prophase to assist in chromosome movement?

• Golgi apparatus

• Nucleolus

• Mitotic spindle

• Cell membrane

During which phase do chromosomes align at the cell's equator?

• Telophase

• Metaphase

• Prophase

• Anaphase

What enzyme is responsible for separating sister chromatids during anaphase?

• Ligase

• Polymerase

• Helicase

• Separase

What is the role of motor proteins in mitosis?

• Breaking down the nucleus

• Producing energy

• Pulling chromosomes to cell poles

• Synthesizing DNA

What structure forms at the metaphase plate during cytokinesis?

• Spindle fiber

• Chromatid bridge

• Centrosome

• Cleavage furrow

What is the final result of mitosis in terms of cell count?

• One cell

• Two cells

• Four cells

• Eight cells

Which phase involves the rebuilding of nuclei?

• Prometaphase

• Metaphase

• Cytokinesis

• Telophase

Which cells in the body are not produced by mitosis?

• Muscle cells

• Gametes

• Blood cells

• Skin cells