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Total questions: 103

Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins

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Class
Date
1.

The purpose of cell division in eukaryotes is to

a)

repair

b)

replace

c)

reproduce

d)

grow

2.

Cells are capable of growing, reproducing, and programmed cell death. Therefore they have their own life spans called the

a)

cell cycle

b)

mitosis

c)

meiosis

d)

cancer

3.

If genes are mutated in some way cell division can become out of control leading to

a)

meiosis

b)

mitosis

c)

cancer

d)

DNA

4.

Cells require _ which is transported across the membrane.

a)

oxygen

b)

water

c)

food

d)

volume

5.

Ideally cells need to be _ so they are more efficient.

a)

small

b)

large

c)

medium

d)

animal

6.

A parent cell divides to form

a)

daughter cells.

b)

son cells.

c)

skin cells.

d)

nucleus.

7.

In order for a cell to divide it must first

a)

eat other cells.

b)

make lipids.

c)

grow large enough.

d)

replicate its DNA.

8.

DNA (many genes) and proteins (such as histones) make up

a)

nuclei.

b)

chromosomes.

c)

cancer.

d)

nutrients

9.

The cell's DNA is in this form most of its life (loosely dispersed DNA)

a)

chromatin.

b)

chromatid.

c)

chromosome.

d)

ball.

10.

The center of a chromosome that attaches sister chromatids is called the

a)

chromatin.

b)

nucleus.

c)

centromere.

d)

cytokinesis.

11.

The cell spends the majority of its time (90%) in this phase.

a)

telophase

b)

prophase

c)

anaphase

d)

interphase

12.

The splitting in half to form two new cells is called

a)

cytokinesis.

b)

mitosis.

c)

meiosis.

d)

cancer.

13.

When you cut your skin _ speeds up to repair it.

a)

mitosis

b)

meiosis

c)

cytokinesis

d)

chromatin

14.

What is the process of cell division in which one cell divides into two identical cells?

a)

Meiosis

b)

Mitosis

c)

Cytokinesis

d)

Chromatin

15.

What is the term for the two identical copies of a chromosome that are joined at the centromere?

a)

Chromatid

b)

Chromatin

c)

Centromere

d)

Nucleus

16.

What is the phase of the cell cycle in which the cell grows and DNA is replicated?

a)

Interphase

b)

Prophase

c)

Metaphase

d)

Anaphase

17.

During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell spend the most time?

a)

Mitosis

b)

Cytokinesis

c)

Interphase

18.

Match the image to the correct answer

a)

1.

Prophase

b)

2.

Metaphase

c)

3.

Anaphase

d)

4.

Telophase

e)

5.

Cytokinesis

19.

Label the parts of the Cell Cycle

a)

G1

b)

S phase

c)

G2

d)

Mitosis

1
2
3
4
1)
2)
3)
4)
20.

Mitosis is the division of the​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
nucleus
cytoplasm
21.

Click where DNA replication takes place

A
B
C
D
22.

Cytokinesis is the division of the ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
cytoplasm
nucleus
23.

How many phases does Mitosis have?

a)

3

b)

6

c)

4

d)

5

24.

Match each phase with its correct description

a)

Cell grows rapidly while carrying out normal functions.

1.

G1 Phase

b)

Cells must replicate their DNA before cell division to ensure that identical genetic information is passed to  the next generation.

2.

S Phase

c)

  • FINISHES GROWING

  • Errors in DNA replication are checked- if something is wrong, cell needs to fix its errors before it divides!

3.

G2 Phase

25.

What are the THREE MAIN events in cell division

a)

INTERPHASE

b)

CYTOKINESIS

c)

PHOTOSYNTHESIS

d)

MITOSIS

26.

What type of cells do we have the most of?

(a)  

27.

Put the Cell Cycle phases in order

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

e)

Cytokinesis

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
28.

What happens during G1 phase

a)

Cell grows rapidly

b)

DNA replication

c)

Checks for errors in DNA

d)

Cell divides

29.

What happens during G2 phase

a)

Cell grows rapidly

b)

DNA replication

c)

Checks for errors in DNA

d)

Cell divides

30.

Label the picture

a)

Interphase

b)

Prophase

c)

Metaphase

d)

Anaphase

e)

Telophase

f)

Cytokinesis

1
2
3
4
5
6
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
31.

The first phase of Mitosis is called ________

a)

Prophase

b)

Anaphase

c)

Interphase

d)

Telophase

32.

Which is NOT a phase of the cell cycle

a)

Interphase

b)

Monophase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

33.

Put the Cell Cycle events in order

a)

Cell grows

b)

DNA replicates

c)

Cell prepares for Mitosis

d)

Cell divides

1)
2)
3)
4)
34.

(a)   is the uncontrolled growth of cells, often resulting in a tumor or mass of abnormal cells

35.

In which stage of the cell cycle is protein and organelle synthesis

a)

G1

b)

S phase

c)

G2

d)

Cytokinesis

36.

What is the result of the cell cycle?

a)

Three cells

b)

Four daughter cells

c)

2 identical cells

d)

1 clone cell

37.

During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell spend the most time?

a)

Mitosis

b)

Cytokinesis

c)

Interphase

38.

Match the image to the correct answer

a)

1.

Prophase

b)

2.

Metaphase

c)

3.

Anaphase

d)

4.

Telophase

e)

5.

Cytokinesis

39.

Label the parts of the Cell Cycle

a)

G1

b)

S phase

c)

G2

d)

Mitosis

1
2
3
4
1)
2)
3)
4)
40.

Mitosis is the division of the​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
nucleus
cytoplasm
41.

Click where DNA replication takes place

A
B
C
D
42.

Cytokinesis is the division of the ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
cytoplasm
nucleus
43.

How many phases does Mitosis have?

a)

3

b)

6

c)

4

d)

5

44.

Match each phase with its correct description

a)

Cell grows rapidly while carrying out normal functions.

1.

G1 Phase

b)

Cells must replicate their DNA before cell division to ensure that identical genetic information is passed to  the next generation.

2.

S Phase

c)

  • FINISHES GROWING

  • Errors in DNA replication are checked- if something is wrong, cell needs to fix its errors before it divides!

3.

G2 Phase

45.

What are the THREE MAIN events in cell division

a)

INTERPHASE

b)

CYTOKINESIS

c)

PHOTOSYNTHESIS

d)

MITOSIS

46.

What type of cells do we have the most of?

(a)  

47.

Put the Cell Cycle phases in order

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

e)

Cytokinesis

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
48.

What happens during G1 phase

a)

Cell grows rapidly

b)

DNA replication

c)

Checks for errors in DNA

d)

Cell divides

49.

What happens during G2 phase

a)

Cell grows rapidly

b)

DNA replication

c)

Checks for errors in DNA

d)

Cell divides

50.

Label the picture

a)

Interphase

b)

Prophase

c)

Metaphase

d)

Anaphase

e)

Telophase

f)

Cytokinesis

1
2
3
4
5
6
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
51.

The first phase of Mitosis is called ________

a)

Prophase

b)

Anaphase

c)

Interphase

d)

Telophase

52.

Which is NOT a phase of the cell cycle

a)

Interphase

b)

Monophase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

53.

Put the Cell Cycle events in order

a)

Cell grows

b)

DNA replicates

c)

Cell prepares for Mitosis

d)

Cell divides

1)
2)
3)
4)
54.

(a)   is the uncontrolled growth of cells, often resulting in a tumor or mass of abnormal cells

55.

In which stage of the cell cycle is protein and organelle synthesis

a)

G1

b)

S phase

c)

G2

d)

Cytokinesis

56.

What is the result of the cell cycle?

a)

Three cells

b)

Four daughter cells

c)

2 identical cells

d)

1 clone cell

57.
How does cytokinesis differ between plant cells and animal cells?
a)
cytoplasm divides  once in animals but twice in plants
b)
energy is required to divide plant cells bunt not animal cells
c)
centrioles form the cell wall  in plant cells; lysosomes digest the cytoplasm in animal cells
d)
plasma membrane folds inward in animal cell division; plant cells form a cell plate
58.

In which phase of the cell cycle is DNA replicated? (a)  

Choose from the below words
gap 1
gap 2
mitosis
synthesis
59.
Which stage will occur immediately after prophase?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
60.
Which phase of mitosis is represented?
a)
prophase
b)
anaphase
c)
metaphase
d)
telophase
61.
Which would happen if a cell undergoes mitosis, but not cytokinesis?
a)
the cell would have two nuclei
b)
the cell would not have a nucleus
c)
the cell would have a small nucleus
d)
the cell would have one large nucleus
62.
What is the longest stage of the cell cycle?
a)
S phase
b)
G1 phase
c)
Mitosis
d)
Interphase
63.
What is the difference between metaphase and anaphase?
a)
Metaphase is after anaphase
b)
Anaphase has chromosomes lining up and metaphase has them split apart
c)
Metaphase has chromosomes lining up and anaphase has them split apart
d)
Anaphase is after metaphase
64.

What stage of mitosis is pictured? (a)  

Choose from the below words
Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase
65.
The definition of cancer or a tumor is
a)
A mass of cells
b)
An uncontrollable growth of cells
c)
Unregulated cell growth
d)
All of the above
66.
Which of the following is a possible result of a disruption in the cell cycle?
a)
cancer
b)
photosynthesis
c)
cellular respiration
d)
protein synthesis
67.

Match the following descriptions to the appropriate stage of the cell cycle:

a)

growth of cell organelles

1.

G1

b)

DNA replication

2.

S phase

c)

synthesis of structures for cell division

3.

G2

d)

division of the nucleus/chromatids

4.

mitosis

e)

division of the cytoplasm

5.

cytokinesis

68.

What is the scientific term that refers to sex cells?

a)

autosome

b)

gamete

c)

karyotype

d)

chromosome

69.

This term refers to half the normal chromosome number

a)

haploid

b)

2N

c)

diploid

d)

3N

70.

The stage of meiosis where crossing over or the exchange of genetic information happens between pairs of chromosomes

a)

Prophase II

b)

Telophase I

c)

Metaphase II

d)

Prophase I

71.

This term refers to the production of gametes by organisms that reproduce sexually

a)

mitosis

b)

binary fission

c)

meiosis

d)

cloning

72.

The exchange of genetic information that insures that every gamete is unique is referred to as

a)

mitosis

b)

meiosis

c)

reduction division

d)

crossing over

73.

All sperm and egg cells are genetically identical.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

74.

The term that refers to a cell that has its full or complete number of chromosomes is

a)

diploid

b)

N

c)

gamete

d)

haplpoid

75.

How many times does a sex cell undergo mitosis?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

76.

At the end of meiosis, how many complete/operational sex cells are created for each original cell?

a)

2 for males; 2 for females

b)

1 for males; 4 for females

c)

4 for males; one for females

d)

1 for males; 1 for females

77.

How many TOTAL steps are there in the process of meiosis?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

8

d)

16

78.

Crossing over happens when part of the genetic information of one chromosome switches places with the genetic information from another chromosome. Another term for this process is

a)

genetic recombination

b)

genetic reduction

c)

a mutation

d)

nondisjunction

79.

Name the stage: Chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell.

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

80.

Name the stage: two nuclei are formed enclosed by nuclear membranes

a)

prophase

b)

metaphase

c)

anaphase

d)

telophase

81.

Name the stage: chromosomes condense and become visible

a)

prophase

b)

metaphase

c)

anaphase

d)

telophase

82.

Name the stage: Chromosomes pull away from each other and move to opposite sides of the cell

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

83.

Sea turtles have 56 chromosome in their somatic cells. How many chromosomes are in their gametes?

a)

28

b)

56

c)

112

d)

46

84.

What is another term for body cells?

a)

somatic cells

b)

gamete

c)

stem cell

d)

neural cell

85.

What phase is shown here? Hint: you are starting to see the nuclear membrane again!

a)

Metaphase II

b)

Telophase I

c)

Telophase II

d)

Metaphase I

86.

What phase is this?


Hint: membrane is disappearing

a)

Interphase II

b)

Prophase I

c)

Metaphase I

d)

Anaphase II

87.
What phase is shown here?
a)
Prophase II
b)
Metaphase I
c)
Metaphase II
d)
Anaphase I
88.
What phase is shown here?
a)
Anaphase II
b)
Metaphase I
c)
Anaphase I
d)
Telophase II
89.
What phase is shown here?
a)
Telophase II
b)
Anaphase II
c)
Metaphase I
d)
Interphase I
90.
What phase is shown here?
a)
Anaphase I
b)
Prophase I
c)
Metaphase II
d)
 Metaphase I
91.
What phases is shown here?
a)
Prophase II
b)
Prophase I
c)
Anaphase II
d)
Interphase I
92.
What phase is shown here?
a)
Telophase I
b)
Metaphase II
c)
Telophase II
d)
Anaphase I
93.
What process is shown here?
a)
Genetic Randomization
b)
Cross Over
c)
Allele Switching
d)
Cross Pollination
94.
When does the process shown here happen?
a)
Prophase I
b)
Anaphase II
c)
Interphase II
d)
Telophase I
95.

CROSSING OVER INCREASES

a)

LIFE SPAN

b)

GENETIC VARIATION

c)

THE NUMBER OF OFF-SPRING

d)

ALL ARE TRUE

96.
What phase is represented?
a)
metaphase 1
b)
metaphase 2
c)
anaphase 1
d)
anaphase 2
97.
What phase is represented?
a)
metaphase 1
b)
metaphase 2
c)
anaphase 1
d)
anaphase 2
98.
What phase is  shown in the picture?
a)
anaphase 1
b)
anaphase 2
c)
metaphase 1
d)
telophase 1
99.

What phase of Meiosis is this?

a)

Telophase I

b)

Anaphase I

c)

Anaphase II

d)

Telophase II

100.
The process of crossing over occurs in what phase of meiosis?
a)
anaphase 1
b)
prophase 1
c)
prophase 2
d)
telophase 1
101.
This image shows chromosomes during Prophase 1. Which of the following correctly describes the process shown?
a)
segregation of sister chromatids
b)
condensation and segregation of alleles
c)
mutationin which the DNA content of the gene is altered
d)
crossing - over in which alleles are exchanged
102.
The correct order of the phases of mitosis and meiosis could be abbreviated as:
a)
MAPT
b)
PAMT
c)
TPAM
d)
PMAT
103.
The nuclear membrane dissolves during
a)
Prophase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Telophase

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