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Cell division

Total questions: 138

Worksheet time: 7hrs 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Contains the genetic material and serves as the control center of the cell
a)
nuclear membrane
b)
spindle fibers
c)
nucleus
d)
telophase
2.
Chromosomes are made up of two identical sister _____________.
a)
chloroplasts
b)
nuclei
c)
chromatids 
d)
gens
3.
Which of the following describes the purpose of the mitosis cell cycle?
a)
To make more of the same cells.
b)
For growth and repair.
c)
To prevent the cell from becoming too large.
d)
All of the above.
4.
Which cell structure produces the spindle fibers?
a)
Centromeres
b)
Centrioles
c)
Chromatids
d)
Ribosomes
5.
What is the result of mitosis?
a)
1 cell
b)
2 genetically identical cells
c)
2 genetically different cells
d)
4 genetically identical cells
6.
Among the following, the term that includes the others is ___.
a)
interphase
b)
nuclear division
c)
mitosis
d)
cell cycle
7.
Which is Metaphase?
a)
A
b)
E
c)
C
d)
F
8.
What phase is a cell in if the chromosomes are moving away to opposite ends of the cell?
a)
Anaphase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Prophase
d)
Telophase
9.
Which of the following terms means cytoplasmic division?
a)
interphase
b)
mitosis
c)
cytokinesis
d)
cell cycle
10.
What phase is represented by letter A?
a)
Anaphase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Prophase
d)
Telophase
11.
What phase is represented by letter C?
a)
Anaphase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Prophase
d)
Telophase
12.
What phase is represented by letter D?
a)
Anaphase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Prophase
d)
Telophase
13.
What phase is this?
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telephaseddddduuu
14.
What phase is this?
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telephase
15.
What phase is this?
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telephase
16.
The stage where chromosomes condese and the nucleus is visible
a)
Prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
Telephase
17.
Identify the phase of mitosis
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
18.
Which phase comes NEXT?
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
19.
The structure of coiled DNA and proteins that forms in the cells nucleus prior to mitosis is 
a)
centromere
b)
centriole
c)
chromosome
d)
chromatid
20.
Put the stages of mitosis in the correct order.
a)
prophase - metaphase - anaphase - telophase
b)
metaphase - anaphase - prophase - telophase
c)
anaphase - prophase - telophase - metaphase
d)
telophase - metaphase - prophase - anaphase
21.

How many stages are in mitosis?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

22.

Put the following stages of mitosis in order: anaphase, prophase, metaphase, and telophase.

a)

prophase, metaphase, telophase, anaphase

b)

prophase, anaphase, metaphase, telophase

c)

prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

d)

prophase, telophase, metaphase, anaphase

23.

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.

24.

Which phase of Mitosis is shown here?

a)

Anaphase

b)

Cytokinesis

c)

Telophase

d)

Metaphase

25.

Which phase of Mitosis is shown here?

a)

Cytokinesis

b)

Interphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Metaphase

26.

Which phase of Mitosis is shown here?

a)

Cytokinesis

b)

Anaphase

c)

Telophase

d)

Prophase

27.

Before cells can divide, what must be copied?

a)

mitochondria

b)

cytoplasm

c)

DNA

d)

Cell Wall

28.

Humans have ________ pairs of chromosomes.

a)

21

b)

23

c)

46

d)

None of the above

29.

The ___________ holds the replicated sister chromatids together.

a)

centriole

b)

chromosomes

c)

centromere

d)

cycles

30.

The structures labeled B are

a)

centrioles

b)

chromatids

c)

centromeres

d)

chromopheres

31.

The structure labeled A is a(n)

a)

chromatid

b)

centriole

c)

centromere

d)

chromophere

32.

What is a series of events a cell goes through as they grow and divide?

a)

Cell Division

b)

Cell Cycle

c)

Cytokinesis

d)

Mitosis

33.

Adenine bonds with ______________.

a)

Guanine

b)

Thymine

c)

Cytosine

d)

Adenine

34.

Guanine bonds with ______________.

a)

Adenine

b)

Guanine

c)

Cytosine

d)

Thymine

35.

Which organelle is DNA usually found in?

a)

cell membrane

b)

vacuole

c)

chloroplast

d)

nucleus

36.

If a somatic (body) cell in a butterfly contains 24 chromosomes, a butterfly egg would contain

a)

3

b)

6

c)

12

d)

24

37.

The purpose of meiosis is to form ________ cells.

a)

body

b)

sex

c)

somatic

d)

brain

38.

How many daughter cells are produced at the end of meiosis?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

39.

Meiosis makes sperm and egg cells. In humans, sperm and egg cells each have _____ chromosomes. Therefore a fertilized human egg cell (sperm and egg cell combined) would create a cell with _____ chromosomes.

a)

23, 46

b)

46, 23

c)

2, 4

d)

50, 100

40.

A male shark has 40 chromosomes in each of its sex cells. How many would be present in its body cells?

a)

20

b)

40

c)

80

d)

160

41.

Before cell division takes place, DNA has to make an exact copy of itself. This is called

a)

duplication

b)

fertilization

c)

hybridization

d)

replication

42.

What stage is shown in the picture?

a)

prophase in mitosis

b)

prophase I in meiosis

c)

prophase II in meiosis

d)

interphase

43.

What phase of interphase does DNA replicate?

a)

G1

b)

S

c)

G2

d)

G0

44.

Which of the following refer to the product of meiosis (you may choose more than one)?

a)

haploid

b)

diploid

c)

somatic cells

d)

gametes

45.

Which of the following refer to the product of mitosis (you may choose more than one)?

a)

haploid

b)

diploid

c)

gametes

d)

somatic cell

46.

How many chromosomes are found in a human adult egg cell?

a)

23

b)

46

c)

23 pairs

d)

46 pairs

47.

Meiosis results in

a)

two unique daughter cells

b)

four identical daughter cells

c)

two identical daughter cells

d)

four unique daughter cells

48.

What type of cells have not begun to differentiate into specialized cells?

a)

gametes

b)

stem cells

c)

somatic cells

d)

neurons

49.

When meiosis is complete, how does DNA in the daughter cells compare to the DNA from the original parent cell?

a)

half as much and genetically the same

b)

twice as much and genetically the same

c)

half as much and genetically different

d)

twice as much and genetically different

50.

Crossing over occurs in

a)

prophase of mitosis

b)

prophase I of meiosis

c)

interphase

d)

during all stages of meiosis I

51.

The production of four haploid gametes from one mother cell is completed during

a)

anaphase meiosis I

b)

telophase meiosis I

c)

prophase meiosis II

d)

telophase meiosis II

52.

During the process of meiosis, chromosomes replicate

a)

once, during interphase I

b)

once, during interphase II

c)

twice, during prophase I and II

d)

twice, during interphase I and II

53.

All BUT one event will occur during Meiosis II? That is

a)

homologous chromosomes pair up

b)

sister chromatids move to opposite ends of the cell

c)

nuclear membrane form around newly separated chromosomes

d)

spindle fibers align chromosomes along the equator of the cell

54.

Mitosis is responsible for growth, repair, and maintenance in an organism because

a)

it occurs at a faster rate than meiosis

b)

the chromosome number is reduced by half

c)

exact duplicates of each mother cell are produced

d)

it is the only process that involves replication of genetic material

55.

Mitosis or Meiosis: Single parent (diploid) cell produces four haploid (n) daughter cells

a)

mitosis

b)

meiosis

56.

Which statement correctly lists the stages of mitosis in order?

a)

P, R, Q

b)

Q, R, P

c)

R, P, Q

d)

P, Q, R

57.

Before cell reproduction takes place, what is the correct sequence of events that must occur?

a)

chromosome replication, chromosome checking and repair, growth

b)

growth of cytoplasm, duplication of cellular organelles, chromosome replication

c)

replication of chromosomes, growth, duplication of cellular contents and organelles

d)

growth and duplication of cell organelles, chromosome replication, repair of chromosomal errors

58.

After fertilization, the zygote contains 28 chromosomes. What is the haploid number?

a)

28

b)

14

c)

56

d)

46

59.

When do homologues line up in the middle of a cell?

a)

metaphase

b)

metaphase I

c)

metaphase II

60.

How many cell divisions are in Meiosis?

a)

one

b)

two

c)

four

d)

eight

61.

In which phase of the cell cycle does the replication of DNA occurs?

a)

G1 phase

b)

S phase

c)

G2 phase

d)

M phase

62.

What process involves the division of cell cytoplasm?

a)

Meiosis I

b)

Meiosis II

c)

Cytokinesis

d)

Karyokinesis

63.

Which of the following animal cells has already undergone meiotic cell division?

a)

Sperm cell

b)

Muscle cell

c)

Nerve cell

d)

Red blood cell

64.

The diagram shows the number of cells produced after a cell undergoes mitosis twice. What will be the number of cells produced if mitosis occurs two more time.

a)

8

b)

16

c)

32

d)

64

65.

What are the products of the meiotic cell division?

a)

2 haploid daughter cells

b)

2 diploid daughter cells

c)

4 haploid daughter cells

d)

4 diploid daughter cells

66.

The diagram shows the pattern of chromosomes during the stage of Prophase I of Meiosis. What is the number of chromosomes by the end of Meiosis II?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

8

d)

16

67.

The plant cells undergo the same stages of mitosis as in animal cells but different in cytokinesis. Which of the following is true about cytokinesis which occurs in plant cells?

a)

The vesicles is form by actin filaments in cytoplasm

b)

The vesicles assemble at equator between the two nuclei to form a cell plate

c)

The cell plate grows until fuse with the plasma membrane to form cleavage furrow

d)

The cleavage furrow helps divides the cell into two daughter cells.

68.

Which of the following factors cause cancer cells to spread into other tissues?

I. Certain chemical compound like tar in tobacco smoke

II. Carcinogenic compounds such as formaldehyde

III. Radiation from X-rays, ultraviolet rays and gamma rays.

IV. Uncontrolled mitosis in the cell cycle

a)

I and II only

b)

III and IV only

c)

I, III and IV only

d)

I, II, III and IV

69.

The diploid number of chromosomes of a dog is 28. During Meiosis I, one of the homologous chromosome pairs does not separate. How many chromosomes are there in one of the gametes?

a)

13

b)

14

c)

27

d)

28

70.

If cells in the process of dividing are subjected to colchicine, a chemical that inhibits the formation of spindle fibres, at which stage will mitosis end?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

71.
Among the following, the term that includes the others is ___.
a)
interphase
b)
nuclear division
c)
mitosis
d)
cell cycle
72.
The longest phase of the cell cycle 
a)
prophase
b)
interphase
c)
metaphase
d)
mitosis
73.

Identify the phase of mitosis shown

a)

prophase

b)

metaphase

c)

anaphase

d)

telophase

74.
Which phase comes NEXT?
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
75.
Which is Metaphase?
a)
A
b)
E
c)
C
d)
F
76.
What is this phase of mitosis?
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
77.
During which stage of the cell cycle does the cell spend a majority of its time?
a)
Prophase
b)
Interphase
c)
Metaphase
d)
Cytokinesis
78.

Which of the following describes the purpose of the mitotic cell division?

a)

To make more of the same cells.

b)

For growth and repair.

c)

To prevent the cell from becoming too large.

d)

All of the above.

79.
How does cytokinesis differ in plant and animal cells?
a)
Cytokinesis only takes place in animal cells.
b)
Cytokinesis only takes place in plant cells.
c)
Plant cells form a cell plate, animal cells form a cleavage furrow.
d)
Animal cells form a cell plate, plant cells form a cleavage furrow.
80.
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.
81.

If a somatic (body) cell in a butterfly contains 24 chromosomes, a butterfly egg would contain

a)

3

b)

6

c)

12

d)

24

82.

Meiotic cell division makes sperm and egg cells. In humans, sperms and ova each have _____ chromosomes. Therefore a fertilized egg would create a cell with _____ chromosomes.

a)

23, 46

b)

46, 23

c)

2, 4

d)

50, 100

83.
What is the cell cycle?
a)
The gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
b)
The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
c)
The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
d)
The series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication of its DNA to produce two daughter cells.
84.
During interphase, a cell grows, duplicates organelles, and
a)
copies DNA
b)
divides the nucleus
c)
divides the cytoplasm
d)
produces a new cell
85.
During meiosis I, what happens? 
a)
Sister chromatids are split
b)
Homologous chromosomes are split
c)
Four cells are created
d)
None of the other choices are correct
86.
During meiosis II, what happens? 
a)
Sister chromatids are split
b)
Homologous chromosomes are split
c)
Two cells are created
d)
None of the other choices are correct
87.
Identify the phase of mitosis
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
88.
During which stage of the cell cycle does the cell spend a majority of its time?
a)
Prophase
b)
Interphase
c)
Metaphase
d)
Cytokinesis
89.
This diagram depicts which phase of mitosis? 
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
90.
The chromosomes line up across the middle of the cell
a)
Anaphase
b)
Interphase
c)
Prophase
d)
Metaphase
91.
The longest phase of the cell cycle 
a)
prophase
b)
interphase
c)
metaphase
d)
mitosis
92.
How many times does the cell divide in mitosis?
a)
Once (PMAT)
b)
4 times
c)
2 times
d)
none of these
93.
How many daughter cells are produced in mitosis?
a)
4 new cells
b)
2 new cells
c)
One new cell
d)
none of these
94.
During interphase, a cell grows, duplicates organelles, and
a)
copies DNA
b)
divides the nucleus
c)
divides the cytoplasm
d)
produces a new cell
95.

How long does a cell spend dividing?

a)

1 hour

b)

24 hours

c)

1 week

d)

Depends on the type of cell

96.

If a cell has 24 chromosomes, how many sister chromatids does it have?

a)

24

b)

12

c)

48

d)

92

97.

Which part of the chromosome holds the sister chromatids together?

a)

centromere

b)

centriole

c)

chromatin

d)

DNA

98.

How many chromosomes does each human body cell have?

a)

23

b)

46

c)

75

d)

100

99.

What are the two parts of mitotic division?

a)

interphase and mitosis

b)

interphase and cytokinesis

c)

mitosis and cytokinesis

100.

What are the two phases of the cell cycle?

a)

Interphase and Mitotic Division

b)

Mitosis and Cytokinesis

c)

Interphase and Cytokinesis

d)

Metaphase and Interphase

101.

What happens to the sister chromatids during mitosis?

a)

They stay together.

b)

They stay in the nucleus.

c)

They separate from each other giving each daughter cell the same genetic information.

102.

What is being replicated (copied) during interphase?

a)

DNA

b)

mitochondria

c)

glucose

d)

lysosomes

103.

Why must all DNA be copied during interphase?

a)

So each new daughter cell can transport materials for homeostasis.

b)

To release ATP.

c)

So each new cell with have identical information and the cell can function properly.

104.

Why is cell division important for the body?

a)

To get the right amount of water.

b)

To get the right amount on oxygen.

c)

To replace old cells or repair injured tissue.

105.
Among the following, the term that includes the others is ___.
a)
interphase
b)
nuclear division
c)
mitosis
d)
cell cycle
106.
The longest phase of the cell cycle 
a)
prophase
b)
interphase
c)
metaphase
d)
mitosis
107.
Identify the phase of mitosis
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
108.
Which phase comes NEXT?
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
109.
the phase of mitosis in which the sister chromatids separate (pull apart) from each other
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
110.
Which is Metaphase?
a)
A
b)
E
c)
C
d)
F
111.
In what stage are chromosomes separated and moved to opposite poles?
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
112.
The point on the chromosome where the two chromatids are held together is the
a)
centromere
b)
centriole
c)
chromosome
d)
chromatid
113.
The structure of coiled DNA and proteins that forms in the cells nucleus prior to mitosis is 
a)
centromere
b)
centriole
c)
chromosome
d)
chromatid
114.
A jelly-like substance found inside a cell surrounding its organelles is
a)
cytokenisis
b)
cytoplasm
c)
mitosis
d)
epithelial
115.
The first stage of the cell cycle during which the cell matures and prepares to divide and copies its DNA; The stage the cell stays in the most
a)
interphase
b)
prophase
c)
metaphase
d)
anaphase
116.
Contains the genetic material and serves as the control center of the cell
a)
nuclear membrane
b)
spindle fibers
c)
nucleus
d)
telophase
117.
What is this phase of mitosis?
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
118.
Put the stages of mitosis in the correct order.
a)
prophase - metaphase - anaphase - telophase
b)
metaphase - anaphase - prophase - telophase
c)
anaphase - prophase - telophase - metaphase
d)
telophase - metaphase - prophase - anaphase
119.
Chromosomes are made up of two identical sister _____________.
a)
chloroplasts
b)
nuclei
c)
chromatids 
d)
gens
120.
Which of the following describes the purpose of the mitosis cell cycle?
a)
To make more of the same cells.
b)
For growth and repair.
c)
To prevent the cell from becoming too large.
d)
All of the above.
121.
Which cell structure produces the spindle fibers?
a)
Centromeres
b)
Centrioles
c)
Chromatids
d)
Ribosomes
122.
What is the result of mitosis?
a)
1 cell
b)
2 genetically identical cells
c)
2 genetically different cells
d)
4 genetically identical cells
123.

If a cell has 22 duplicated chromosomes, how many chromatids does it have?

a)

22

b)

44

c)

11

d)

88

124.

Which is NOT a process of the cell cycle?

a)

growth

b)

division

c)

development

d)

death

125.

Which best describes how a plant cell divides?

a)

The membrane pinches shut in the middle of the cell and the cells are split apart

b)

The 2 cells twist apart

c)

A new cell wall forms in the middle of the cell and 2 new cells are formed

d)

Plant cells do not divide

126.

Which best describes how a plant cell divides?

a)

The membrane pinches shut in the middle of the cell and the cells are split apart

b)

The 2 cells twist apart

c)

A new cell wall forms in the middle of the cell and 2 new cells are formed

d)

Plant cells do not divide

127.
These structures pull the spindle fibers and attached chromosomes to opposite ends of the cell.
a)
Spindle fiber
b)
Centriole
c)
Nucleus
d)
Centromere
128.

Select the three parts of the cell cycle.

a)

Interphase

b)

Anaphase

c)

Mitosis

d)

Cytokinesis

e)

Telophase

129.

Select all of the events of interphase.

a)

Cell function

b)

Nuclear division

c)

Growth

d)

Cytokinesis

e)

DNA replication

130.

Identify the correct order of the phases of mitosis.

a)

interphase, metaphase, prophase, anaphase

b)

metaphase, prophase, anaphase, telophase

c)

prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

d)

telophase, interphase, metaphase, anaphase

131.

As mitosis begins, a condensed chromosome consists of two

a)

centromere

b)

centrioles

c)

chromatin

d)

chromosome

132.

An organism has a haploid(monoploid) chromosome number n=12. How many tetrads will form during meiosis?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

6

d)

12

133.

The dploid number of chromosome in humans in 46. The haploid number is

a)

138

b)

92

c)

46

d)

23

134.

The diploid number of chromosome in humans is 46.The haploid number is

a)

138

b)

92

c)

46

d)

23

135.

The point at which crossing over has taken place is called

a)

centriole

b)

centromere

c)

cell plate

d)

chiasma

136.

Which of the following does NOT occur during this stage?

a)

Synapsis

b)

Crossing over

c)

DNA replication

137.

What are the name of protein that involve in cytokinesis in animal cell

a)

Microtubule

b)

Microfilament

c)

Vesicle

138.
During the ___ phase, DNA is replicated.
a)
G1
b)
S
c)
G2
d)
M

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