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Mitosis and the cell cycle

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Cells of organisms must replicate for ?
a)
growth
b)
repair of damaged cells
c)
replacement of dying cells.
d)
All of the above
2.

Why is it important to replicate DNA before a cell divides in mitosis?

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.

3.

Where does a cell contain its genetic material?

a)

nucleus

b)

nucleolus

c)

cytoskeleton

d)

golgi

4.
What is the cell cycle?
a)
Events leading up to protein synthesis in a cell
b)
Repeating sequence of events where cells grow and divide
c)
Steps that describe how plants perform photosynthesis
d)
Repeating events where cells evolve into new species
5.

What stage in the cell cycle is this?

a)

Telophase

b)

Prophase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Metaphase

6.

What happens during telophase of mitosis?

a)

The nucleus disappears

b)

The chromatids are pulled away from each other by the fibres

c)

The chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell

d)

Two new nuclei form

7.

What stage of the cell cycle is this?

a)

Interphase G1

b)

Cytokinesis

c)

Telophase

d)

Prophase

8.

What happens during cytokinesis?

a)

The nucleus disappears

b)

The cell membrane divides

c)

The DNA divides

d)

Two new nuclei form

9.

What happens during prophase of mitosis?

a)

The nucleus disappears

b)

The DNA divides

c)

The DNA lines up

d)

Two new nuclei form

10.

What happens during metaphase of mitosis?

a)

The nucleus disappears and the chromosomes condense

b)

The chromatids are pulled away from each other by the fibres

c)

The chromosomes lines up in the middle of the cell

d)

Two new nuclei form

11.

What stage in the cell cycle is this?

a)

Telophase

b)

Prophase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Metaphase

12.

What stage in the cell cycle is this?

a)

Telophase

b)

Prophase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Cytokinesis

13.

Cells spend most of their lives in which phase?

a)

Interphase

b)

Prophase

c)

Telophase

d)

Metaphase

14.

What is the correct order of the phases of mitosis?

a)

Metaphase, Anaphase, Prophase, Telophase,

b)

Pelophase, Motophase, Anaphase, Trophase

c)

Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

d)

Telophase, Anaphase, Prophase, Metaphase

15.
Cell division is represented by what letter?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D