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Classwork on Mitosis

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which stage of the Life Cycle of the cell is this cell in (look close-the DNA hasn't formed Chromosomes (X) yet)

a)

Interphase

b)

Prophase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

2.

During what phase of Mitosis do the chromosomes line up in the Middle

a)

Metaphase

b)

Prophase

c)

Telophase

d)

Anaphase

3.

Which of the following is the correct order of the Cell Cycle?

a)

Interphase, Mitosis, Cytokinesis

b)

Mitosis, Cytokinesis, Mitosis, Interphase

c)

Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

d)

Interphase, Prohase, Cytokinesis

4.

In which phase of Mitosis do the Chromosomes pull Apart

a)

Metaphase

b)

Prophase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

5.

What is the purpose of Mitosis?

a)

Growth of an organism and Repair of damaged tissue

b)

To help the body get rid of extra cells

c)

To increase the amount of classwork you have to do

d)

To get rid of the nucleus

6.
a)
Anaphase
b)
Cytonkinesis
c)
Interphase
d)
Prophase
7.
a)
Cytokinesis
b)
Anaphase
c)
Telophase
d)
Prophase
8.
A chromatid is attached to a spindle fiber by the
a)
nucleolus
b)
deep furrow
c)
centromere
d)
centriole
9.
the two halves of the doubled chromosome structure 
a)
centromeres
b)
sister chromatids
c)
spindle
d)
tissues
10.
What is the name of the structure labeled X?
a)
Centriole
b)
Centrosome
c)
Chromatid
d)
Chromosome 
11.

In what phase of Interphase does DNA divide rapidly?

a)

G1

b)

S

c)

G2

12.

In interphase...

a)

The cytoplasmic organelles double in size

b)

The cytoplasmic organelles double in number

13.

What forms to separate plant cells?

a)

Cell Wall

b)

Cell Separator

c)

Cell Cap

d)

Cell Plate

14.
A process where one cell forms two identical daughter cells is called...
a)
cell cycle
b)
cell division (mitosis)
c)
interphase
d)
cytokinesis
15.
The cell cycle is ______________.
a)
the process of cells circling throughout the body
b)
the process of splitting the organelles
c)
a process where one cell gets energy
d)
the sequence of stages of growth and division that a cell undergoes
16.
During interphase the cell ___________.
a)
divides into two cells
b)
divides its nucleus
c)
replicates its DNA
d)
replicates the organelles within the cell
17.
What does DNA stand for?
a)
DeNatured Acid
b)
DomiNant Acid
c)
DeoxyriboNucleic Acid
d)
DiriboNucleic Acid
18.
Replication is when __________.
a)
the cell makes a copy of its DNA in nucleus 
b)
the cell forms 2 identical cells
c)
the cell produces 2 sets of organelles
d)
the cell continues to complete the same function
19.
Where does replication occur within the cell?
a)
in the cytoplasm
b)
in the nucleus 
c)
in the ribosome
d)
in the chromatin
20.
After interphase is completed the cell moves into the next stage of the cell cycle called _________.
a)
anaphase
b)
cytokinesis
c)
metaphase
d)
mitosis
21.
Mitosis is made up of how many phases?
a)
4
b)
5
c)
6
d)
7
22.
What is one half or one rod of the condensed chromatin called?
a)
DNA
b)
chromatin
c)
chromatid
d)
chromosome
23.
What is the  two daughter strands of replicated chromatin that are condensed into two rod shaped structures and connected by a centromere called?
a)
DNA
b)
chromatin
c)
chromatid
d)
chromosome
24.
The following describes __________ during mitosis. The chromatin condenses and spindle fibers form at each side of the cell. The nuclear membrane breaks apart.
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
25.
The following describes ________  during mitosis. The chromosomes line up along the center of the cell and the spindle fibers attach to each chromosome at the centromere.
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
26.
The following describes _________ during mitosis. The spindle fiber splits the centromere and the chromatids move to opposite sides of the cell.
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
27.
What is the correct term for "the sequence of stages of growth and division that a cell undergoes"?
a)
cell
b)
cell cycle
c)
cell plate
d)
centriole
28.
What is the correct term for "the basic building block of all living organisms"?
a)
cell
b)
cell cycle
c)
cell plate
d)
centriole
29.
What is the correct term for "develops in the middle plane of a plant cell separating it into two daughter cells during cell division"?
a)
cell
b)
cell cycle
c)
cell plate
d)
centriole
30.
What is the correct term for "cylinder-shaped organelles found in animal cells which help to form spindle fibers during cell division"?
a)
centriole
b)
nucleus
c)
spindle fibers
d)
cytokinesis
31.
What is the correct term for "contains the genetic material (DNA) and serves as the control center of the cell"?
a)
centriole
b)
nucleus
c)
spindle fibers
d)
cytokinesis
32.
What is the correct term for "form during prophase of mitosis and attach to chromosomes at the centromere to pull them apart during cell division"?
a)
centriole
b)
nucleus
c)
spindle fibers
d)
cytokinesis
33.

What is the image above:

a)

Chromosome

b)

Chromotid

c)

Centromere

d)

Centriole

34.

A chromosome is packaged

a)

DNA

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Lipids

35.

What stage of mitosis is depicted here

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

36.

The picture above represents what happens after mitosis which is

a)

Interphase

b)

Cytokinesis

c)

Metaphase

d)

G1

37.

Spindle fibers attach, centrioles line chromosomes in the center of the cell describes:

a)

Prophase

b)

Telophase

c)

Metaphase

d)

Anaphase

38.

Nuclear membranes form, cell begins to pinch to begin splitting describes:

a)

Prophase

b)

Anaphase

c)

Telophase

d)

Metaphase

39.

Cell splits into two.

a)

Metaphase

b)

Cytokinesis

c)

Interphase

d)

Prophase

40.

Check the correct statement:

a)

Plant Cell - cell plate; Animal Cell - cleavage furrow

b)

Plant Cell - cleavage furrow; Animal Cell - cell plate

41.

If there are 20 chromosomes in the nucleus before mitosis how many will there be in each new daughter cell after cytokinesis?

a)

20

b)

10

c)

40

d)

200

42.
a)
Prophase
b)
Interphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Telophase
43.
Why would it be important to replicate DNA before a cell divides in mitosis or meiosis?
a)
In order for genetic information to be transferred into daughter cells.
b)
In order for the cell to be able to increase in size.
c)
In order for the DNA to be contained in the nucleus.
d)
In order for the cell to re-order the DNA sequencing in the new cells.
44.
In mitosis, the two resulting cells are
a)
different from the starting cell and identical to each other.
b)
different from the starting cell and different from each other.
c)
identical to the starting cell and different from each other.
d)
identical to the starting cell and identical to each other.
45.
Mitosis is the process by which
a)
Cells get bigger
b)
Cells get smaller
c)
Body cells divide into two
d)
Cells die
46.
True or false: Living things grow when their cells divide.
a)
True
b)
False
47.
True or false: When cells divide, they help to repair damaged tissue in your body.
a)
True
b)
False
48.
The original cell before it divides is called the
a)
Father cell
b)
Mother cell
c)
Parent cell
49.
The two cells that result after division are called the
a)
Sister cells
b)
Brother cells
c)
Son cells
d)
Daughter cells
50.
Chromosomes contain what?
a)
DNA
b)
RNA
c)
FBI
d)
GNC
51.
The middle part that holds the two chromatids together is called the
a)
Chromatin
b)
Centriole
c)
Centromere
d)
Nucleus
52.
Humans have 46 chromosomes, which means we have _______ of chromosomes.
a)
46 pairs 
b)
23 pairs
c)
20 pairs
d)
56 pairs
53.
One chromosome is made up of two
a)
Chromes
b)
Chromatids
c)
Centrioles
d)
Controls
54.
True or false: All body cells have the same number of chromosomes.
a)
True
b)
False
55.
A cell spends most of its life in what stage?
a)
Interphase
b)
Telophase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Metaphase
56.
True or false: All organs in your body are developed when cells multiply.
a)
True
b)
False
57.
The dark "spider" looking things on opposite sides of the cell are called "Spindle Fibers".  What is their job?
a)
Eating the chromosomes
b)
Pulling the chromosomes apart
c)
Putting the chromosomes together
58.
How many cells are created at the end of Mitosis?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
59.
Which of the following is NOT occuring during interphase?
a)
Cell growth
b)
DNA being copied
c)
DNA condensing
d)
Two new cells are made
60.

After THREE rounds of mitosis, how many new cells will have been created from one parent cell?

a)

4

b)

8

c)

20

d)

16

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