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Cell division

Total questions: 148

Worksheet time: 6hrs 16mins

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Class
Date
1.

Cell division is also known as

a)

interphase

b)

meiosis

c)

mitosis

d)

replication

2.

Cells go through mitosis

a)

so an organism can grow

b)

so parts of an organism can heal after injury

c)

so an organism can

d)

all of these

3.

The stages of mitosis are sometimes referred to as

a)

PMAT

b)

PMAP

c)

MPTA

d)

ATPM

4.

This graphic represents

a)

prophase

b)

metaphase

c)

anaphase

d)

telophase

5.

This graphic represents

a)

prophase

b)

metaphase

c)

anaphase

d)

telophase

6.

This graphic represents

a)

prophase

b)

metaphse

c)

anaphase

d)

telophase

7.

This graphic represents

a)

prophase

b)

metaphase

c)

anaphase

d)

telophase

8.

When a cell goes through mitosis, the daughter cells

a)

are genetically unique from the mother cell

b)

are genetically identical to the mother cell

c)

are used in sexual reproduction

d)

have half the number of chromosomes as the mother cell

9.

Mitosis results in 2 genetically identical diploid cells

a)

True

b)

False

10.

While mitosis splits the contents of the nucleus between the daughter cells, cytokineses

a)

uses microfilaments to pinch the cell in two in animals

b)

forms a cell plate in plant cells

c)

divides the cytoplasm and organelles between the daughter cells.

d)

all of these

11.
Name the process in the diagram. 
a)
Meiosis 
b)
Mitosis 
c)
Endocytosis 
d)
Phagocytosis 
12.
Which of the following best describes meiosis?
a)
It is carried out in all tissues that require cell replacement. 
b)
It occurs only in cells in the reproductive structures of organisms. 
c)
It happens in all tissues except the brain and spinal cord
d)
It is the first stage of mitosis 
13.
The diagram shows two strawberry plants. Plant 2 is produced asexually from plant 1. If the leaf cells of plant 1 have 47 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will be found in the leaf cells of plant 2? 
a)
14
b)
28
c)
47
d)
112
14.
Mitosis and meiosis are processes involved in cellular reproduction. Which of the following describes an even that results from mitosis but not meiosis? 
a)
Two stages of cell division 
b)
Replication of cellular genetic material 
c)
Daughter cells that are identical to the parent cell
d)
Four daughter cells that are produced from each parent cell. 
15.
How are sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction different from each other? 
a)
Sexual reproduction requires two parents and asexual reproduction requires only one parent.
b)
Asexual reproduction requires two parents and sexual reproduction requires only one parent.
c)
Mutation rates are lower in sexual reproduction than in asexual reproduction 
d)
Asexual reproduction occurs only in multicellular organisms 
16.
Which type of reproduction leads to increased genetic variation on a population? 
a)
Parthenogenesis 
b)
Asexual reproduction 
c)
Sexual reproduction 
d)
Vegetative reproduction 
17.
Which of the following best describes cancer?
a)
absence of cyclins in the DNA
b)
Multiple gene mutations on a chromosome of DNA
c)
Uncontrolled cell growth caused by mutations in genes that control the cell cycle.
d)
Presence of genetic defects caused by hereditary disorders. 
18.
Which of the following phases of mitosis is represented by the diagram below? 
a)
Prophase
b)
Metaphase 
c)
Anaphase 
d)
Telophase 
19.
What letter correctly represents structure X in the diagram? 
a)
Spindle fibers
b)
Cleavage Furrow 
c)
Chromosomes
d)
Centrioles
20.
Brain cells are known to of through mitosis at a rapid pace due to constantly learning and development of skills. Which of the following is not a cell that can go through mitosis?
a)
Heart cell
b)
Toenail
c)
Sperm 
d)
Liver cell
21.
In both mitosis and meiosis, sister chromatids separate during anaphase, but there are _____ haploid nuclei produced by meiosis compared to _______ diploid nuclei by mitosis. 
a)
6,3
b)
4,2
c)
2,4
d)
3,6
22.
a)
Anaphase
b)
Cytokinesis
c)
Telophase
d)
Metaphase
23.
a)
Cytokinesis
b)
Anaphase
c)
Telophase
d)
Prophase
24.
a)
Prophase
b)
Interphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Telophase
25.
Place these cells in order of mitosis.
a)
A, B, C, D, E
b)
B, E, D, A, C
c)
C, E, A, D, B
d)
B, D, A, E, C
26.
a)
Cytokinesis
b)
Anaphase
c)
Telophase
d)
Prophase
27.
Human eggs and sperm are _____, and each has ____ chromosomes.
a)
diploid, 23
b)
diploid, 46
c)
haploid, 23
d)
haploid, 46
28.
Another name for a sex cell is a:
a)
gamete
b)
embryo
c)
bone cell
d)
muscle cell
29.
The process on the left is:
The process on the right is:
a)
Left: meiosis
Right: meiosis
b)
Left: meiosis
Right: cloning
c)
Left: mitosis
Right: meiosis
d)
Left: mitosis
Right: mitosis
30.
The cells produced in meiosis are...
a)
Identical
b)
Unique
31.
The daughter cells in mitosis are...
a)
Identical
b)
Unique
32.

How many stages are in mitosis?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

33.

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

34.

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.

35.

Which phase of Mitosis is shown here?

a)

Anaphase

b)

Cytokinesis

c)

Telophase

d)

Metaphase

36.

Which phase of Mitosis is shown here?

a)

Cytokinesis

b)

Interphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Metaphase

37.

Which phase of Mitosis is shown here?

a)

Cytokinesis

b)

Anaphase

c)

Telophase

d)

Prophase

38.

Before cells can divide, what must be copied?

a)

mitochondria

b)

cytoplasm

c)

DNA

d)

Cell Wall

39.

Humans have ________ pairs of chromosomes.

a)

21

b)

23

c)

46

d)

None of the above

40.

The ___________ holds the replicated sister chromatids together.

a)

centriole

b)

chromosomes

c)

centromere

d)

cycles

41.

The structures labeled B are

a)

centrioles

b)

chromatids

c)

centromeres

d)

chromopheres

42.

The structure labeled A is a(n)

a)

chromatid

b)

centriole

c)

centromere

d)

chromophere

43.

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

44.

Adenine bonds with ______________.

a)

Guanine

b)

Thymine

c)

Cytosine

d)

Adenine

45.

Guanine bonds with ______________.

a)

Adenine

b)

Guanine

c)

Cytosine

d)

Thymine

46.

Which organelle is DNA usually found in?

a)

cell membrane

b)

vacuole

c)

chloroplast

d)

nucleus

47.

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

a)

3

b)

6

c)

12

d)

24

48.

The purpose of meiosis is to form ________ cells.

a)

body

b)

sex

c)

somatic

d)

brain

49.

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

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

50.

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

51.

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

52.
Contains the genetic material and serves as the control center of the cell
a)
nuclear membrane
b)
spindle fibers
c)
nucleus
d)
telophase
53.
Chromosomes are made up of two identical sister _____________.
a)
chloroplasts
b)
nuclei
c)
chromatids 
d)
gens
54.
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.
55.
Which cell structure produces the spindle fibers?
a)
Centromeres
b)
Centrioles
c)
Chromatids
d)
Ribosomes
56.
What is the result of mitosis?
a)
1 cell
b)
2 genetically identical cells
c)
2 genetically different cells
d)
4 genetically identical cells
57.
Among the following, the term that includes the others is ___.
a)
interphase
b)
nuclear division
c)
mitosis
d)
cell cycle
58.
Which is Metaphase?
a)
A
b)
E
c)
C
d)
F
59.
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
60.
Which of the following terms means cytoplasmic division?
a)
interphase
b)
mitosis
c)
cytokinesis
d)
cell cycle
61.
What phase is represented by letter A?
a)
Anaphase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Prophase
d)
Telophase
62.
What phase is represented by letter C?
a)
Anaphase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Prophase
d)
Telophase
63.
What phase is represented by letter D?
a)
Anaphase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Prophase
d)
Telophase
64.
What phase is this?
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telephaseddddduuu
65.
What phase is this?
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telephase
66.
What phase is this?
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telephase
67.
The stage where chromosomes condese and the nucleus is visible
a)
Prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
Telephase
68.
Identify the phase of mitosis
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
69.
Which phase comes NEXT?
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
70.
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
71.
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
72.

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

73.

What process involves the division of cell cytoplasm?

a)

Meiosis I

b)

Meiosis II

c)

Cytokinesis

d)

Karyokinesis

74.

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

75.

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

76.

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

77.

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

78.

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.

79.

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

80.

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

81.

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

82.
A new organism is produced from one parent organism.
a)
Sexual Reproduction
b)
Asexual Reproduction
83.
Mitosis is a type of ________________ reproduction.
a)
Sexual
b)
Asexual
84.
Results of cell division or mitosis include all of the following EXCEPT?
a)
growth
b)
repair damaged cells
c)
replace damaged cells
d)
dead cells
85.
How many chromosomes does a human cell have?
a)
42
b)
46
c)
24
d)
64
86.
How many daughter cells are produced in mitosis?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
4
d)
6
87.
Where does an off spring get its traits in asexual reproduction?
a)
From both parents
b)
From only one parent
c)
From neither parent
d)
There are no traits handed down
88.
Sexual reproduction requires _____ parents and asexual reproduction requires ___ parents
a)
1,1
b)
2,2
c)
2,1
d)
1,2 
89.

California blackworms, also known as mudworms, are able to break apart. Each body section that broke apart is able to become an identical new worm. What type of reproduction does this example represent?

a)

Sexual reproduction

b)

Asexual reproduction

90.

Penguins lay 1-2 fertilized eggs that the male and female take turns incubating on their feet. What type of reproduction does this example represent?

a)

Sexual reproduction

b)

Asexual reproduction

91.

Reproducing asexually will produce offspring ...

a)

genetically different from each other

b)

genetically identical to the parent

92.
What is a disadvantage of asexual reproduction?
a)
New species of organisms cannot come into being.
b)
The offspring does not multiply rapidly.
c)
The offspring does not live for long.
d)
All of these
93.
The genetic instructions are found in ---- within the DNA
a)
traits
b)
chromosomes
c)
genes
d)
DNA
94.
Passes genetic information
onto future generations
a)
sexual reproduction
b)
asexual reproduction
c)
both
95.
When a starfish grows a new body off a broken arm, what kind of reproduction is this?
a)
Sexual
b)
Differentiation
c)
Asexual 
d)
Specialization
96.
What percentage of chromosomes are handed down by a sperm cell?
a)
75%
b)
25%
c)
50%
d)
100%
97.
Is budding an example of asexual or sexual reproduction?
a)
sexual
b)
both
c)
asexual
d)
neither
98.
A hydra reproduces when an outgrowth, or bud, forms and continues to develop until if falls off of the parent. This is an example of:
a)
Binary Fission
b)
Sporulation
c)
Budding
d)
Vegetative Propagation
99.
Most single-celled organisms...
a)
reproduce asexually
b)
reproduce sexually
c)
have complex tissues
d)
can be seen without a microscope
100.
What phase of mitosis is occuring in the picture?
a)
Prophase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Cytokinesis
d)
Telophase
101.
In which phase does the cell spend most of it's life?
a)
Interphase
b)
Nuclear Division
c)
Telophase
d)
Mitosis
102.
What phase of mitosis is pictured?
a)
Metaphase
b)
Telophase
c)
Prophase
d)
Anaphase
103.
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
104.
Which is Metaphase?
a)
A
b)
E
c)
C
d)
F
105.
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.
106.
Name the phase:
a)
Prophase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Telophase
107.
Which phase comes NEXT?
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
108.
Before cells can divide, what must be copied?
a)
mitochondria
b)
cytoplasm
c)
DNA
d)
Cell Wall
109.
What is the next phase of mitosis?
a)
Prophase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Telophase
110.
Name the previous phase.
a)
Prophase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Telophase
111.

What is the correct order of the cell cycle?

a)

Interphase, Cytokinesis, Mitosis

b)

Interphase, Mitosis, Cytokinesis

c)

Cytokinesis, Mitosis, Interphase

d)

Anaphase, Telophase, Cytokinesis

112.

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

113.

What is the name of the Belgium scientist who first discovered meiosis in 1883?

a)

Edouard van Beneden

b)

Gregor Mendel

c)

Aristotle

d)

Rosalind Franklin

114.

In humans, the haploid number of chromosomes is ____.

a)

23

b)

46

c)

69

d)

92

115.

Which of the following is the best definition for MEIOSIS?

a)

the process of two haploid cells uniting

b)

the counting of chromosomes within a diploid cell

c)

a two-step process that reduces the number of chromosomes in half such that there is only one copy of all the chromosomes

d)

the equational division of a cell into two identical copies

116.

True or False? Before cells undergo meiosis they pass through interphase first.

a)

true

b)

false

117.

What is unique to Prophase I- is that the duplicated chromosomes pair up to form _______.

a)

a centrosome

b)

a tetrad

c)

the mitotic spindle

d)

sister chromatids

118.

In which stage of MEIOSIS does crossing over occur? (The exchange of genetic material between chromosomes in a tetrad.)

a)

Anaphase I

b)

Metaphase I

c)

Prophase I

d)

Telophase I

119.

In Metaphase I, tetrads line up along the _______.

a)

mitotic spindle

b)

centrosomes

c)

equatorial plane

d)

contractile ring

120.

In Anaphase I, the _________ are separated by the pulling of the spindle fibers to opposite poles of the cell.

a)

homologous pairs of chromosomes

b)

sister chromatids

c)

centromeres

d)

centrosomes

121.

Check all of the following that DO occur during Telophase I and cytokinesis.

a)

The separated homologous chromosomes are at opposite poles of the cell.

b)

The cell divides in two.

c)

The chromosomes do not uncoil, since they are getting ready for Meiosis II.

d)

Sister chromatids are pulled away from each other.

122.

At the start of Meiosis II, which of the following is NOT true?

a)

There are two cells.

b)

The cells are haploid.

c)

The chromosomes are paired up as homologues.

d)

DNA is present as two sister chromatids joined at the centromere.

123.

In Prophase II, the_________ reforms and the spindle fibers attach to each chromosome.

a)

mitotic spindle

b)

centrosomes

c)

nucleus

d)

cell plate

124.

In Metaphase II, _________ line up on equatorial plane.

a)

homologous pairs of chromosomes

b)

single chromosomes (made up of 2 sister chromatids)

c)

tetrads

d)

centrosomes

125.

In Anaphase II, the _________ separate.

a)

Homologues

b)

Sister Chromatids

c)

Tetrads

d)

Centrioles

126.

How many cells are formed at the end of Meiosis II?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

8

127.

True or False. In Meiosis II, there are TWO cells that go through each phase at the same time.

a)

true

b)

false

128.

Which of the following does NOT happen during Telophase II?

a)

the nuclei reform

b)

each cell begins to split evenly in two

c)

the chromosomes duplicate

d)

the nuclei contain a haploid number of chromosomes

129.

Which of the following are CORRECT observations about the differences between MITOSIS and MEIOSIS? (Check all that apply.)

a)

Mitosis produces cells that identical to the parent cell.

b)

Meiosis produces cells that have half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

c)

All cells go through INTERPHASE as part of the cell cycle, whether it goes to mitosis or meiosis next.

d)

In both types of cell division, the chromosomes are only duplicated once.

e)

Only in Mitosis, do you see chromosomes pair up to form a tetrad.

130.

Which part of MEIOSIS is identical to MITOSIS?

a)

Meiosis I

b)

Meiosis II

131.

The products of MEIOSIS have _______ number of chromosomes.

a)

haploid

b)

diploid

132.
What causes genetic variation in meiosis?
a)
chromosomes lining up
b)
crossing over of chromosomes
c)
separation of chromosomes
d)
chromosomes pulling apart
133.
What kind of cells are made in MEIOSIS?
a)
Haploid cells
b)
Diploid Cells
c)
Skin Cells
d)
Liver Cells
134.
Diploid Cells are represented by
a)
2n
b)
n
c)
4n
d)
1/2 n
135.
If the Diploid number of Carrots is 18, the haploid number is
a)
18
b)
9
c)
27
d)
36
136.
The process of crossing over occurs in what phase of meiosis?
a)
anaphase 1
b)
prophase 1
c)
prophase 2
d)
telophase 1
137.
The chromosomes that pair up during meiosis, are called __________ chromosomes.  
a)
homozygous 
b)
asexual
c)
homologous
d)
genes
138.
When homologous chromosomes match up, they form a structure call a ___________.
a)
tetrad (pair of chromosomes, one from mom and one from dad)
b)
triad
c)
diploid
d)
quad (group of 4 replicated chromosomes, 2 from mom and 2 from dad)
139.
Crossing over creates
a)
male genotype
b)
genetic variation (differences)
c)
DNA replication
d)
mitosis
140.
Which cellular process is shown?
a)
meiosis
b)
endocytosis
c)
mitosis
d)
phagocytosis
141.
Which of the following best describes meiosis?
a)
It is carried out in all tissues theat require cell replacement
b)
It occurs only in cells in the reproductive structures of an organism
c)
It happens in all of the tissues except the brain and spinal cord
d)
It is the first stage of mitosis
142.
What phase is represented?
a)
metaphase 1
b)
metaphase 2
c)
anaphase 1
d)
anaphase 2
143.
What phase is  shown in the picture?
a)
metaphase 2
b)
anaphase 2
c)
metaphase 1
d)
telophase 1
144.
products of meiosis are genetically
a)
different
b)
identical
145.
A human zygote should have _____ chromosomes inside.
a)
46
b)
23
c)
92
d)
64
146.
Which of the following represents chromosome # during fertilization?
a)
n+n=2n
b)
n=n
c)
2n=n+n
d)
2n=2n
147.
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
148.
How many daughter cells does Meiosis create?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
8
d)
1

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