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Cell division practice

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why do cells divide?

a)

to replace old cells

b)

to keep cells working efficiently

c)

to make reproductive cells

d)

all of these are reasons

2.

During which phase of the cell cycle will the DNA duplicate

a)

Metaphase

b)

S-phase

c)

G-phase

d)

Cytokinesis

3.

What phase during the cell cycle does the cell just do normal stuff?

a)

interphase

b)

s-phase

c)

g phase

d)

cytokinesis

4.

During meiosis cells must do what to the number of chromosomes?

a)

double the number

b)

decrease the number by 1/2

c)

increase the number by 1/2

d)

stay the same

5.

The purpose of meiosis is

a)

to make gametes

b)

to make identical cells

c)

to make proteins

d)

to grow new limbs

6.

By the end of meiosis, there will be ________ new daughter cells (assume all cells mature into reproductive cells)

a)

1

b)

2

c)

4

d)

0

7.

In mitosis, the resulting cells are genetically (DNA) _____

a)

identical (same)

b)

unique (different)

c)

a blend of both parents

d)

none of the above

8.

The purpose of mitosis is

a)

to make gametes

b)

to make identical cells

c)

to make proteins

d)

to pass on genetic variation

9.

During mitosis cells must do what to the number of chromosomes

a)

decrease the number by 1/2

b)

double the number

c)

increase the number by 1/2

d)

stay the same

10.

During crossing-over portions of the chromosomes are

a)

doubling the amount of DNA

b)

changing from autosomal to gamete cells

c)

moving to opposite ends of the cells

d)

swapping DNA to ensure genetic variation

11.

During independent assortment chromosomes do what?

a)

divide in the nucleus

b)

double in the nucleus

c)

line up in an exact order at metaphase plate (middle of cell)

d)

chromosomes randomly go into new cells

12.

How many chromosomes are in a human gamete cell?

a)

23

b)

46

c)

92

d)

none of the above

13.

Oogenesis results in how many new cells?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

4

d)

0

14.

What is the proper order of cell division?

a)

telophase, metaphase, prophase, anaphase

b)

prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

c)

anaphase, telophase, metaphase, prophase

d)

metaphase, prophase, anaphase, telophase