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Mitosis

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

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1.

During interphase

a)

DNA lines up in the middle of the cell and DNA attaches to spindle fibers

b)

2 new nuclei form

c)

2 new identical cells are created

d)

DNA gets copied

2.

During prophase

a)

DNA lines up in the middle of the cell and DNA attaches to spindle fibers

b)

DNA condenses into chromosomes, centrioles and spindle fibers appear

c)

2 new identical cells are created

d)

DNA gets copied

3.

During metaphase

a)

DNA lines up in the middle of the cell and DNA attaches to spindle fibers

b)

centrioles and spindle fibers appear

c)

2 new identical cells are created

d)

DNA gets copied

4.

During anaphase

a)

DNA lines up in the middle of the cell and DNA attaches to spindle fibers

b)

centrioles and spindle fibers appear

c)

Each DNA gets pull to the opposite sides of the cell

d)

DNA gets copied

5.

During telophase

a)

DNA lines up in the middle of the cell and DNA attaches to spindle fibers

b)

centrioles and spindle fibers appear

c)

Each DNA gets pull to the opposite sides of the cell

d)

2 new nuclei form

6.

During cytokinesis

a)

DNA lines up in the middle of the cell and DNA attaches to spindle fibers

b)

Cell membrane pinches to make 2 new identical daughter cells

c)

Each DNA gets pull to the opposite sides of the cell

d)

2 new nuclei form

7.

Which phase is shown here?

a)

anaphase

b)

telolphase

c)

metaphase

d)

prophase

8.

Which phase is shown here?

a)

metaphase

b)

prophase

c)

anaphase

d)

telophase

9.

Which phase is shown here?

a)

metaphase

b)

prophase

c)

anaphase

d)

telophase

10.
a)

metaphase

b)

prophase

c)

anaphase

d)

telophase

11.
Mitosis results in the formation of...
a)
Two identical cells with all of the original chromosomes
b)
Two different cells with half of the original chromosomes
c)
Four identical cells with all of the original chromosomes
d)
Four different cells with half of the original chromosomes
12.
What is the purpose of mitosis?
a)
To increase the surface area of a cell
b)
To allow cells to divide for growth, repair, and renewal
c)
For increasing genetic variation within a species
d)
To allow for DNA replication and protein synthesis
13.
Which of the following describes cancer?
a)
Nondisjunction of gamete cells
b)
Cell division without replication of DNA
c)
Mitosis without cytokinesis
d)
Uncontrolled cell division
14.
What is the longest stage of the cell cycle called?
a)
Cytokinesis
b)
M phase
c)
Interphase
d)
G1 Phase
15.

In general, the purpose of a checkpoint in the cell cycle is:

a)

To allow the cell to rest

b)

To check for any errors

c)

To signal cell replication

d)

To signal DNA replication

16.

Why is the synthesis stage called this?

a)

because protein synthesis is taking place

b)

because DNA synthesis is taking place

c)

because it combines several smaller stages into one

d)

because the chromosomes come together

17.

A cell that undergoes repeated mitosis without cytokinesis would have:

a)

many daughter cells

b)

fewer chromosomes

c)

many nuclei

d)

cancerous properties

18.

Why is it important for the chromosomes to condense during mitosis?

a)

to facilitate DNA replication

b)

to facilitate chromosome movement without tangling and breaking

c)

to facilitate cytokinesis and formation of a cell plate

d)

to facilitate microtubule spindle formation

19.

Which of these is a reason that the chromosomes in the cell have two chromatids?

a)

Each chromatid contains unique genetic information.

b)

It allows the cell to divide into genetically identical daughter cells.

c)

A chromosome requires two chromatids to initiate protein synthesis.

d)

It allows genetic information to cross over between sister chromatids during mitosis, increasing genetic diversity.

20.

A researcher is studying the rates of mitosis of different cell types. Which of these cell types would most likely have the highest rate of mitosis?

a)

a nerve cell in the brain

b)

a muscle cell in the heart

c)

a cell in the lens of the eye

d)

a cell in the lining of the intestine