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Cell Cycle and Mitosis Practice

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the stages of the cell cycle?

a)

cytokinesis, interphase, and telophase

b)

interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis

c)

prophase, metaphase, and anaphase

d)

telophase, anaphase, and prophase

2.

Name the phases of mitosis in order.

a)

interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, cytokinesis

b)

prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

c)

prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, cytokinesis

d)

prophase, metaphase, telophase, cytokinesis

3.

What is the purpose of the G1 phase in the cell cycle?

a)

To allow the cell to grow and carry out its normal functions.

b)

To repair damaged DNA.

c)

To divide into two daughter cells.

d)

To prepare for DNA replication.

4.

What is the role of cyclins in regulating the cell cycle?

a)

Cyclins regulate the cell cycle by activating cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs).

b)

Cyclins regulate the cell cycle by promoting apoptosis.

c)

Cyclins have no role in regulating the cell cycle.

d)

Cyclins inhibit cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs).

5.

What are the characteristics of cancer cells?

a)

Controlled growth, limited invasion, no metastasis, activation of immune system

b)

Controlled growth, limited invasion, no metastasis, suppression of immune system

c)

Controlled growth, limited invasion, no metastasis, evasion of immune system

d)

Uncontrolled growth, invasion, metastasis, evasion of immune system

6.

Which phase of mitosis involves the separation of sister chromatids?

a)

prophase

b)

telophase

c)

metaphase

d)

anaphase

7.

What is the function of the S phase in the cell cycle?

a)

Cell differentiation

b)

Protein synthesis

c)

DNA replication

d)

Cell division

8.

What is the difference between benign and malignant tumors?

a)

Malignant tumors are non-cancerous and do not spread.

b)

Benign tumors are cancerous and can spread.

c)

Benign tumors are non-cancerous and do not spread, while malignant tumors are cancerous and can spread.

d)

Benign tumors are more aggressive than malignant tumors.

9.

What is the significance of the G2 phase in the cell cycle?

a)

The G2 phase is important for growth and preparation for cell division.

b)

The G2 phase is involved in cell differentiation and specialization.

c)

The G2 phase is responsible for cell growth and protein synthesis.

d)

The G2 phase is a resting phase where no cellular activities occur.

10.

In which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes align at the equatorial plate?

a)

prophase

b)

metaphase

c)

anaphase

d)

telophase

11.

During which phase of mitosis does the nuclear envelope begin to break down?

a)

prophase

b)

metaphase

c)

anaphase

d)

telophase

12.

Which phase of mitosis is characterized by the formation of two new nuclear envelopes around the separated sister chromatids?

a)

prophase

b)

metaphase

c)

anaphase

d)

telophase

13.
a)
Cytokinesis
b)
Interphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Metaphase
14.
a)
Cytokinesis
b)
Anaphase
c)
Telophase
d)
Prophase
15.
a)
Anaphase
b)
Cytokinesis
c)
Telophase
d)
Metaphase
16.
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.
17.

The cell membrane pinches in, dividing the cytoplasm into 2 cells

a)
Metaphase
b)
Anaphase
c)
Telephase
d)
Cytokinesis
18.
Before cells can divide, what must be copied?
a)
mitochondria
b)
cytoplasm
c)
DNA
d)
Cell Wall
19.
When cells divide they make two ____ cells.
a)
daughter
b)
son
c)
Mom
d)
Dad
20.

A human cell has 46 chromosomes before mitotic division. How many chromosomes will the daughter cells have after mitosis.

a)

12

b)

23

c)

46

d)

92

21.
Put the following in order: G2, G1, S, mitosis, cytokinesis. 
a)
G1, G2, S, Mitosis, cytokinesis
b)
G1, S, G2, Mitosis, cytokinesis
c)
G1, G2, S, cytokinesis, mitosis
d)
G1, S, G2, cytokinesis, mitosis
22.
Put the following actions in order: DNA replicates, cell grows, cell divides, cell prepares for mitosis. 
a)
DNA replicates, cell grows, cell prepares for mitosis, cell divides
b)
cell grows, cell prepares for mitosis, DNA replicates, cell divides
c)
cell grows, DNA replicates, cell prepares for mitosis, cell divides
d)
DNA replicates, cell prepares for mitosis, cell grows, cell divides
23.
a)

Anaphase

b)

Cytokinesis

c)

Interphase

d)

Prophase

24.
a)

Prophase

b)

Interphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

25.
Structure A refers to the _____.
a)
chromatid
b)
chromosome
c)
centromere
26.
Structure (b) is a ____.
a)
chromosome
b)
chromatid
c)
centromere
27.
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.
28.
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
29.
Contains the genetic material and serves as the control center of the cell
a)
nuclear membrane
b)
spindle fibers
c)
nucleus
d)
telophase
30.
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.
31.
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.
32.
When cells divide they make two ____ cells.
a)
daughter
b)
son
c)
Mom
d)
Dad
33.

Apoptosis is

a)

programmed cell death

b)

mysterious cell death

c)

programmed cellular mutation

d)

mysterious cellular mutation

34.

A ________________is a critical point where stop and go signals can regulate the cycle

a)

tumor

b)

checkpoint

c)

growth factor

d)

oncogene

35.
When it occurs at the proper time, programmed cell death (apoptosis)
a)
will disrupt homeostasis
b)
may cause defective genetic info to be passed to the next generation of cells
c)
is an important regulatory process that maintains the health of a multicellular organism
d)
can contribute to the development of cancer

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