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Cell Division Test Prep

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following phrases best describes cancer?

a)

absence of mutations 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

2.

Arnold  just returned from his physician's office with the news that he has a tumor. What went wrong in the cell cycle leading to the tumor

a)

The cell skipped the S phase

b)

The cell skipped the G1 phase

c)
  1. The checkpoints failed, slowing cell reproduction

d)

The checkpoints failed leading to uncontrolled cell growth

3.

Enzymes are special proteins that help the body perform necessary tasks. The table below describes different enzymes and their functions. 

If a mutation occurred to cause cancer, what enzyme was most likely affected?


a)

Enzyme A

b)

Enzyme B

c)

Enzyme C

d)

Enzyme D

4.

What are the 3 parts of Interphase

a)
Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3
b)
G1 phase, S phase, and G2 phase
c)
Start phase, Middle phase, and End phase
d)
Preparation phase, Replication phase, and Growth phase
5.

What are the two parts of the cell cycle?

a)
G1 phase and G2 phase
b)
Interphase and mitotic phase
c)
Prophase and Telophase
d)
Anaphase and Cytokinesis
6.

Where does the cell spend most of it's time in?

a)
G1 phase
b)
Interphase
c)
Mitosis
d)
Cytokinesis
7.

What happens during S phase ?

a)
Protein synthesis
b)
Cell division
c)
Chromosome condensation
d)
DNA replication
8.

What phase of the cell cycle condenses DNA.

a)
Anaphase
b)
Telophase
c)
Prophase
d)
Interphase
9.

What phase of mitosis leads to the formation of the nuclear envelope?

a)
Prophase
b)
Anaphase
c)
Telophase
d)
Interphase
10.

What phase of mitosis separates the sister chromatids

a)
Prophase
b)
Telophase
c)
Interphase
d)
Anaphase
11.

What phase of mitosis align chromosomes in the middle.

a)
Metaphase
b)
Prophase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Telophase
12.

What is the correct order of phases in mitosis

a)
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
b)
Metaphase, Telophase, Prophase, Anaphase
c)
Telophase, Anaphase, Prophase, Metaphase
d)
Anaphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Telophase
13.

How many cells are at the end of meiosis?


a)

2

b)

4

c)

3

d)

1

14.

What is crossing over in meiosis?

a)
Creation of identical copies of DNA
b)
Separation of sister chromatids
c)
Exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes
d)
Formation of new alleles
15.

What is fertilization?

a)
Fertilization is the process of photosynthesis in plants.
b)
Fertilization is the process of cell division in animals.
c)
Fertilization is the process of water absorption in plants.
d)
Fertilization is the process of fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote.
16.

Which row in the chart below indicates the correct process for each event indicated?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

17.

Mitosis vs Meiosis

Categorize the following

Asexual

Cell division

Identical daughter cells

Occurs in somatic cells

Results in two diploid cells

Occurs in growth and repair

No genetic variation

Produces gametes
Results in four haploid cells
Occurs in reproductive cells
Genetic variation due to crossing over
Consists of two rounds of division
Occurs in sexual reproduction
Creates genetic diversity
Mitosis
Meiosis
18.

Mitosis and meiosis are processes involved in cellular reproduction. Which of the following describes an event that results from mitosis but NOT meiosis?

a)

Mitosis has two stages of cell division, meiosis does not

b)

Replication of cellular genetic material occurs only in mitosis

c)

Identical daughter cells are produced in mitosis but not in meiosis

d)

Four daughter cells are produced in mitosis, only two cells are produced in meiosis

19.

Using the chart below which of the following statements best describes a cell from one of the organisms after mitosis and meiosis?

a)
  1. After mitosis a fruit fly would have 4 chromosomes in a somatic cell. 

After meiosis they would have 8 chromosomes in a gamete.


b)
  1. After mitosis a pea would have 28 chromosomes in a somatic cell.

After meiosis they would have 8 chromosomes in a sex cell.


c)
  1. After mitosis a human would have 46 chromosomes in a somatic cell.

After meiosis they would have 23 chromosomes in a gamete.


d)
  1. After mitosis a gold fish would have 94 chromosomes in a sex cell.

After meiosis a gold fish would have 94 chromosomes in a somatic cell.


20.

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

a)
Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
b)
Prokaryotic cells are larger in size compared to eukaryotic cells.
c)
Prokaryotic cells are only found in plants, while eukaryotic cells are only found in animals.
d)
Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.