wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

5.1 - 5.5 Quiz (Cell Cycle/Mitosis)

Total questions: 127

Worksheet time: 2hrs 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What does NOT happen during interphase?
a)
growth
b)
DNA replication 
c)
obtaining nutrients
d)
cell divison
2.
Cells spend the majority of their lives in
a)
Interphase
b)
Mitosis
c)
Synthesis 
d)
Gap 2
3.

Cells of organisms must go through cell division for?

a)

growth

b)

repair of damaged cells

c)

replacement of dying cells.

d)

All of these

4.

DNA is replicated during ______ of the cell cycle.

a)

Gap 1

b)

Synthesis (S phase)

c)

Gap 2

d)

Gap 0

5.
What occurs during G1?
a)
Checkpoint after S phase
b)
Chromosomes line up at the equator.
c)
The cell grows and develops.
d)
Spindle fibers separate chromosomes to opposite poles of the cell. 
6.

During most of interphase, DNA is found in a relaxed form called

a)

chromosome

b)

centromere

c)

centriole

d)

chromatin

7.

During mitosis, DNA is found in the condensed form called a

a)

chromosome

b)

centromere

c)

centriole

d)

chromatin

8.

This process is the programmed death of a cell

a)

stem cell

b)

regulation

c)

apoptosis

d)

cytocide

9.

These undifferentiated cells can become specialized cells after receiving a chemical signal.

a)

stem cells

b)

generic cells

c)

blank cells

d)

empty cells

10.
Put the following stages of the cell cycle in order: G2, S, G1, M. 
a)
G1, S, G2, M
b)
S, G1, G2, M
c)
G1, M, G2, S
d)
M, G1, S, G2
11.
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
12.
Identify the Cell Cycle Stage.
a)
Anaphase
b)
Cytokinesis
c)
Telophase
d)
Metaphase
13.
Identify the Cell Cycle Stage.
a)
Cytokinesis
b)
Interphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Metaphase
14.
Identify the Cell Cycle Stage.
a)
Interphase
b)
Anaphase
c)
Telophase
d)
Prophase
15.
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.
16.

The three stages of the cell cycle are __________, mitosis, and

cytokinesis.

a)

interphase

b)

anaphase

c)

metaphase

d)

prophase

17.

The final stage of the cell cycle is called:

a)

Interphase

b)

mitosis

c)

cytokinesis

d)

daughter cells

18.

True or False.

After a cell goes through cytokinesis, it immediately starts mitosis all over again.

a)

True

b)

False

19.
What part of the cell cycle results in the splitting of the new cells?
a)
Interphase
b)
Mitosis
c)
Metaphase
d)
Cytokinesis
20.
What happens in the first part of Interphase?
a)
Mitosis
b)
Cell Growth
c)
DNA Replication
d)
Anaphase
21.
Which part of the Cell Cycle takes the longest?
a)
Interphase
b)
Mitosis
c)
Prophase
d)
Cytokinesis
22.
Fruit fly body cells have 8 chromosomes. After mitosis, you would expect a resulting fruit fly daughter cell to have ...
a)
16 chromosomes.
b)
46 chromosomes.
c)
8 chromosomes.
d)
4 chromosomes.
23.

What is the result of the cell cycle?

a)

Three cells

b)

Four daughter cells

c)

Two identical cells

d)

One clone cell

24.
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
25.
During what phase of the cell cycle does cell division occur?
a)
Interphase
b)
M phase
c)
S phase
d)
G2 phase
26.

In what phase does chromatin condense to form chromosomes?

a)

Mitosis

b)

Interphase

c)

Prophase

d)

Anaphase

27.

In what phase do the chromosomes get pulled apart into sister chromatid to opposite sides of the cell?

a)

Prophase

b)

Interphase

c)

Metaphase

d)

Anaphase

28.

In what phase do the organelles disperse out into the daughter cells, and the cell prepares for cytokinesis?

a)

Prophase

b)

Interphase

c)

Mitosis

d)

Telophase

29.

Which of these lists presents the stages of the cell cycle in the correct order?

a)

interphase, mitosis, cytokinesis

b)

cytokinesis, mitosis, interphase

c)

mitosis, interphase, cytokinesis

d)

interphase, cytokinesis, mitosis

30.

What stage is represented with this image?

a)

Interphase

b)

Prophase

c)

Metaphase

d)

Anaphase

e)

Telophase

31.

What stage is represented with this image?

a)

Interphase

b)

Prophase

c)

Metaphase

d)

Anaphase

e)

Telophase

32.

What are the "strings" called that are attached to the chromosomes?

a)

Centrioles

b)

Chromatin

c)

Spindle Fibers

33.

What stage is represented by this image?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

34.

What stage is represented by this image?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

35.

Why is the Cell Cycle often represented as a circle?

a)

Because it is easy to draw

b)

Because cell cycles has a distinct beginning and end point

c)

to highlight the checkpoints

d)

to show that it repeats over and over

36.

Which stage of the cell cycle is MOST critical for ensuring that daughter cells are identical?

a)

G1

b)

S

c)

Prophase

d)

G2

37.

Select all stages of interphase?

a)

G1

b)

S

c)

G2

d)

Mitosis

38.

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

a)

Cancer

b)

Apoptosis

c)

Radiation

39.

If you look at a cell under a microscope, which phase is it MOST likely to be in?

a)

Cytokinesis

b)

M phase

c)

Interphase

d)

G1 Phase

40.
In the S stage of interphase....
a)
The cell grows
b)
The nucleus divides
c)
The cell membrane divides
d)
The DNA is replicated
41.
Cancer is a consequence of the disruption of the cell cycle
a)
True
b)
False
42.

During which part of the cell cycle is DNA replicated?

a)

interphase

b)

mitosis

c)

cytokinesis

43.

Which part of the cell cycle is divided into prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase?

a)

interphase

b)

mitosis

c)

cytokinesis

44.

What happens at the end of interphase?

a)

the cell splits into 2 identical cells

b)

the cell's nucleus divides

c)

the DNA unwinds

d)

the cell is preparing for mitosis

45.

Simon looks at an image of a slide and notices that all of the chromosomes are lined up in along the middle of the cell. He is likely looking at a cell that is in

a)

prophase

b)

metaphase

c)

anaphase

d)

telophase

46.

Which statement best describes chromosomes?

a)

They carry out cellular respiration

b)

They consist of the pigment chlorophyll

c)

Their structure is only visible during interphase

d)

They consist of tightly coiled strands of DNA and proteins

47.

Why is it so important to replicate DNA?

a)

so that each daughter cell is unique

b)

to release energy

c)

to make sure that the daughter cells are genetically identical to the parent cells

d)

all of the above

48.
Identify the stage of mitosis.
a)
interphase
b)
prophase
c)
metaphase
d)
anaphase
49.
Identify the stage.
a)
interphase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
50.
a)
Cytokinesis
b)
Anaphase
c)
Telophase
d)
Prophase
51.
a)
Anaphase
b)
Cytonkinesis
c)
Interphase
d)
Prophase
52.
a)
Cytokinesis
b)
Interphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Metaphase
53.
Structure B is pointing to the _____. 
a)
chromosome
b)
centromere
c)
DNA
d)
chromatid
54.
Which phase comes NEXT?
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
55.
Which is Metaphase?
a)
A
b)
E
c)
C
d)
F
56.
What phase of mitosis is pictured?
a)
Metaphase
b)
Telophase
c)
Prophase
d)
Anaphase
57.
What phase of mitosis is occuring in the picture?
a)
Prophase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Cytokinesis
d)
Telophase
58.

What happens in interphase (choose 2)

a)

Cell grows and developes

b)

DNA lines up in middle

c)

DNA pulls apart

d)

DNA replicates

59.

What happens in Prophase (choose 3)

a)

DNA condenses (packs up)

b)

Spindle fibers appear

c)

Daughter cells separate

d)

DNA lines up in middle

e)

Nuclear envelope (membrane) dissolves

60.

What happens in metaphase? (choose 1)

a)

DNA splits apart

b)

Cell divides

c)

DNA lines up in middle

d)

New nuclei form

61.

What happens in anaphase? (choose 1)

a)

DNA replicates

b)

Chromatids pull apart to opposite sides

c)

DNA lines up in middle

d)

Cell divides

62.

What happens in telophase? (choose 2)

a)

Two new nuclei form

b)

Daughter cells separate into two cells

c)

DNA pulls apart to opposite sides

d)

cytoplasm begins to pinch apart

63.

What happens in cytokinesis? (choose 1)

a)

Daughter cells separate completely as cytoplasm is split into two

b)

Nuclear envelope dissolves

c)

DNA separates apart to opposite sides of the cell

d)

DNA replicates

64.

During prophase

a)

DNA lines up in the middle of the cell and DNA attaches to spindle fibers

b)

DNA condenses into chromosomes, centrioles and spindle fibers appear

c)

2 new identical cells are created

d)

DNA gets copied

65.

During metaphase

a)

DNA lines up in the middle of the cell and DNA attaches to spindle fibers

b)

centrioles and spindle fibers appear

c)

2 new identical cells are created

d)

DNA gets copied

66.

During anaphase

a)

DNA lines up in the middle of the cell and DNA attaches to spindle fibers

b)

centrioles and spindle fibers appear

c)

Each DNA gets pull to the opposite sides of the cell

d)

DNA gets copied

67.

During telophase

a)

DNA lines up in the middle of the cell and DNA attaches to spindle fibers

b)

centrioles and spindle fibers appear

c)

Each DNA gets pull to the opposite sides of the cell

d)

2 new nuclei form

68.

During cytokinesis

a)

DNA lines up in the middle of the cell and DNA attaches to spindle fibers

b)

Cell membrane pinches to make 2 new identical daughter cells

c)

Each DNA gets pull to the opposite sides of the cell

d)

2 new nuclei form

69.

Which phase is shown here?

a)

anaphase

b)

telolphase

c)

metaphase

d)

prophase

70.

Which phase is shown here?

a)

metaphase

b)

prophase

c)

anaphase

d)

telophase

71.

Which phase is shown here?

a)

metaphase

b)

prophase

c)

anaphase

d)

telophase

72.
a)

metaphase

b)

prophase

c)

anaphase

d)

telophase

73.

In general, the purpose of a checkpoint in the cell cycle is:

a)

To allow the cell to rest

b)

To check for any errors

c)

To signal cell replication

d)

To signal DNA replication

74.

Why is the synthesis stage called this?

a)

because protein synthesis is taking place

b)

because DNA synthesis is taking place

c)

because it combines several smaller stages into one

d)

because the chromosomes come together

75.

Why is it important for the chromosomes to condense during mitosis?

a)

to facilitate DNA replication

b)

to facilitate chromosome movement without tangling and breaking

c)

to facilitate cytokinesis and formation of a cell plate

d)

to facilitate microtubule spindle formation

76.

Which of these is a reason that the chromosomes in the cell have two chromatids?

a)

Each chromatid contains unique genetic information.

b)

It allows the cell to divide into genetically identical daughter cells.

c)

A chromosome requires two chromatids to initiate protein synthesis.

d)

It allows genetic information to cross over between sister chromatids during mitosis, increasing genetic diversity.

77.
One duplicated chromosome contains two _____. 
a)
nucleosomes
b)
kinetochores
c)
histone proteins
d)
sister chromatids
78.
What structures are condensed DNA that are visible in the cell with a microscope?
a)
nucleoid
b)
chromatin
c)
chromatid
d)
chromosome
79.
How do prokaryotes reproduce asexually?
a)
replication
b)
binary fission
c)
conjugation
d)
septum formation
80.
At the tips of each chromatid, there is region called the _____. 
a)
p arm
b)
telomere
c)
microtubule
d)
centromere
81.
Chromatid pairs line up in the middle of the cell.
a)
Metaphase
b)
Telophase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Interphase
82.
Chromatid pairs separate and move to opposite ends of the cell
a)
Metaphase
b)
Telophase
c)
Interphase
d)
Anaphase
83.

The cell grows and develops. DNA duplicates

a)

Metaphase

b)

Telophase

c)

Interphase

d)

Anaphase

84.
How many daughter cells are produced in mitosis?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
4
d)
6
85.

Name all 6 phases of the cell cycle in the order that they occur.

a)

Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, Cytokinesis

b)

Prophase, Metaphase, Interphase, Anaphase, Telophase, Cytokinesis

c)

Interphase, Anaphase, Prophase, Metaphase,Telophase, Cytokinesis

d)

Prophase, Interphase, Metaphase, Telophase, Anaphase, Cytokinesis

86.

Why can’t a cell just keep growing and getting bigger?

a)

Cells cannot get enough resources from the outside

b)

They can keep growing forever

c)

Cells only live 2-3 months

d)

Cells get smaller with age

87.

What is the image above:

a)

Chromosome

b)

Chromotid

c)

Centromere

d)

Centriole

88.

The disc shaped protein core that DNA wraps around is called

a)

histone

b)

nucleosome

c)

chromatin

d)

gene

89.

A chromosome is composed of two identical sister

a)

centromeres

b)

chromatids

c)

autosomes

d)

somatic cells

90.

Sister chromatids are held together by a

a)

histone core

b)

chromatin

c)

nucleosome

d)

centromere

91.
3 stages of interphase
a)
G1, M, G2
b)
M, C, S
c)
G1, S, G2
d)
P, M, G1
92.

During which checkpoint does the cell check its surroundings to determine if the cell is large enough to begin synthesis?

a)

G2 Checkpoint

b)

Metaphase Checkpoint

c)

Cytokinesis Checkpoint

d)

G1 Checkpoint

93.

During which checkpoint does the cell check to make sure the DNA is copied correctly and that it is big enough to divide.

a)

G2 Checkpoint

b)

G1 Checkpoint

c)

Interphase Checkpoint

d)

Metaphase Checkpoint

94.

Cancer is defined as the

a)

uncontrolled division of mutated cells

b)

normal division of cells

c)

normal DNA replication

d)

abnormal ATP synthesis

95.

A benign tumor differs from a malignant tumor in that a benign tumor

a)

is cancerous

b)

spreads from the original site

c)

does not metastisize

d)

never causes health problems

96.

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

a)

tumor

b)

checkpoint

c)

growth factor

d)

oncogene

97.
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
98.

Which type of tumor is worrisome!?

a)

malignant

b)

benign

c)

biopsy

d)

cyclic

99.

Any substance that is known to cause cancer is called a

a)

Pathogen

b)

Biopsy

c)

Carcinogen

d)

Retrovirus

100.

A non-cancerous tumor is

a)

Malignant

b)

Metastatic

c)

Benign

d)

Malign

101.

Cell programmed self destruction is called

a)

Atopic

b)

Apoptosis

c)

Abi-normal

d)

Anticellular

102.

An abnormal mass of cancer cells is called a 

a)

tumor

b)

cyst

c)

lesion

103.

Cancer creates abnormal cells by disrupting

a)

the cell cycle

b)

DNA replication

c)

cellular respiration

104.

True or False: Environmental factors can increase the risk of cancer.

a)

True

b)

False

105.

Cancer is

a)

a premature stop in the cell cycle.

b)

uncontrolled mitosis.

c)

programmed cell death.

106.

Cancer is a consequence of the disruption of the cell cycle

a)

True

b)

False

107.

Apoptosis is

a)

the process of programmed cell death

b)

the process of programmed cell growth

c)

the process of programmed cell birth

d)

the process of programmed cell regulation

108.
The spreading of cancerous cells is called
a)
metastasis
b)
carcinogenesis
c)
angiogenesis
d)
homeostasis
109.

Which is NOT a normal reason for apoptosis?

a)

Destroy old or worn out cells

b)

Destroy damaged or dangerous cells

c)

Encourage division of cancer cells

d)

Break down unwanted tissue in embryos

110.

What type of asexual reproduction is illustrated in the diagram?

a)

binary fission

b)

budding

c)

vegetative reproduction

d)

fragmentation

111.

What type of asexual reproduction is illustrated in the diagram?

a)

binary fission

b)

budding

c)

sporulation

d)

fragmentation

112.

What type of asexual reproduction is it?

a)

vegetative propagation

b)

sporulation

c)

budding

d)

binary fission

113.

What type of asexual reproduction is it?

a)

budding

b)

fragmentation

c)

vegetative reproduction

d)

binary fission

114.

What type of asexual reproduction is it?

a)

budding

b)

fragmentation

c)

vegetative reproduction

d)

binary fission

115.

What type of asexual reproduction is it?

a)

vegetative reproduction

b)

fragmentation

c)

budding

d)

binary fission

116.

What type of asexual reproduction is it?

a)

budding

b)

fragmentation

c)

vegetative reproduction

d)

binary fission

117.

How many parents are required for asexual reproduction?

a)

none

b)

1

c)

2

d)

4

118.

Why do stomach cells function differently than skin cells?

a)

They contain entirely different DNA

b)

They use different genes in the DNA

119.

What is cell differentiation?

a)

Process by which cells produce MORE cells.

b)

Process by which cells become UNSPECIALIZED

c)

Process by with cells become SPECIALIZED

d)

Process by which cells become old and DIE

120.

What is one goal of cellular differentiation?

a)

To create many identical copies of cells.

b)

To make stem cells for use in the future.

c)

To make single-celled organisms.

d)

To make specialized cells to maintain homeostasis.

121.

Stem cells are cells that...

a)

grow uncontrollably

b)

are undifferentiated

c)

never divide

122.

What is Cell differentiation?

a)

The process of cell divison

b)

The process of cells becoming specialized for specific functions

c)

The process of cells becoming identical

d)

The process of cells becoming mutated

123.

Which of the following best describes stem cells?

a)

Cells that have already differentiated

b)

Cells that cannot undergo cell division

c)

Cells that have been mutated

d)

Original human cells that are able to develop into specialized cells

124.

Which of the following best describes Specialized Cells?

a)

They can divide rapidly

b)

They are identical to all other cells in the organism

c)

They have specific structures and functions

d)

They are only found in cancerous cells

125.

Cells differentiate to perform different functions because

a)

all genes are turned on inside that cell

b)

all genes are turned off inside that cell

c)

different genes are turned on inside that cell

d)

different genes are turned on or off inside that cell

126.

Unspecialized cells in our body that has the ability to differentiate into different types of cells are called

a)

specialized cells

b)

differentiated cells

c)

nerve cells

d)

stem cells

127.

What is the term for cells that have the potential to differentiate into various cells types?

a)

Stem Cells

b)

Cancer Cells

c)

Zygotes

d)

Specialized Cells

Similar Resources on Wayground

Bio PMA 3 Review

129 questions

Bio PMA 3 Review

quiz

Worksheet

•

9th - 12th Grade

Biology 2: Semester 2 Exam Review

125 questions

Biology 2: Semester 2 Exam Review

quiz

Worksheet

•

11th - 12th Grade

EOC Review: On Par Edition!

130 questions

EOC Review: On Par Edition!

quiz

Worksheet

•

9th - 12th Grade

PMA 2 Review Fall 2023

125 questions

PMA 2 Review Fall 2023

quiz

Worksheet

•

9th - 12th Grade

NC EOC BIology Review

126 questions

NC EOC BIology Review

quiz

Worksheet

•

9th - 12th Grade

HBS 1.2

130 questions

HBS 1.2

quiz

Worksheet

•

10th Grade

Marine Biology & Ecology Final Review

125 questions

Marine Biology & Ecology Final Review

quiz

Worksheet

•

12th Grade

Biology Final

122 questions

Biology Final

quiz

Worksheet

•

9th - 10th Grade