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BIO II - Mitosis

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 4mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following represents the correct order of the phases of mitosis?

a)

prophase -> anaphase -> metaphase -> telophase

b)

prophase -> metaphase -> anaphase -> telophase

c)

metaphase -> prophase -> telophase -> anaphase

d)

metaphase -> prophase -> anaphase -> telophase

2.

The sister chromatids separate during ________ of mitosis.

a)

telophase

b)

metaphase

c)

anaphase

d)

interphase

3.

The _______ serve(s) to identify the two poles of the cell during mitosis.

a)

kinetochores

b)

centromeres

c)

centrosomes

d)

metaphase plate

4.

The kinetochore connects the microtubules to the centromere of the sister chromatids.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Replication of the DNA occurs prior to the start of mitosis.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

The chromosomes start to condense as the cell enters ________ of mitosis.

a)

interphase

b)

S phase

c)

anaphase

d)

metaphase

7.

Which 2 phases of mitosis are essentially opposites in terms of changes in nucleus? You can pick 2 answer.

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

8.

A micrograph of a dividing cell from a mouse shows 16 chromosomes, each consisting of sister chromatids. During which stage could this micrograph have been taken?

a)

Prophase

b)

Anaphase

c)

Telophase

d)

Cytokinesis

9.

Which of the following is not a function of mitosis in humans?

a)

repair wounds

b)

growth

c)

production of gametes from diploid cells

d)

replacement of lost/damaged cells