by elemke
Dive into the intricate world of cellular division, where the marvels of mitosis and meiosis unfold. This quiz will challenge your understanding of how cells replicate, differentiate, and ensure the continuity of life. Ready to put your knowledge to the test? Let’s get started!
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Cellular Division Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary purpose of mitosis?
To produce gametes
To repair damaged tissues
To create two identical daughter cells
To reduce the chromosome number by half
2. In which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
G1 phase
S phase
G2 phase
M phase
3. Which structure is responsible for separating sister chromatids during mitosis?
Nucleus
Centrosome
Spindle fibers
Golgi apparatus
4. During which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes align at the cell’s equator?
Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase
5. What is the main difference between mitosis and meiosis?
Mitosis produces four daughter cells, while meiosis produces two
Mitosis occurs in gametes, while meiosis occurs in somatic cells
Mitosis results in identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in genetically diverse cells
Mitosis reduces chromosome number by half, while meiosis maintains it
6. Which phase of meiosis is characterized by the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes?
Prophase I
Metaphase I
Anaphase I
Telophase I
7. What is cytokinesis?
The division of the nucleus
The replication of DNA
The division of the cytoplasm
The alignment of chromosomes
8. Which phase of the cell cycle is the longest?
M phase
G1 phase
Interphase
G2 phase
9. What happens during anaphase of mitosis?
Chromosomes condense and become visible
Chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles
The nuclear envelope reforms
Chromosomes align at the equator
10. Which of the following is NOT a phase of mitosis?
Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
G1 phase
11. What is the role of the centromere during cell division?
To replicate DNA
To attach sister chromatids together
To separate chromosomes
To reform the nuclear envelope
12. During which phase of meiosis do homologous chromosomes separate?
Prophase I
Metaphase I
Anaphase I
Telophase I
13. What is the significance of meiosis in sexual reproduction?
It produces identical offspring
It maintains the chromosome number across generations
It reduces the chromosome number by half and increases genetic diversity
It repairs damaged tissues
14. Which structure forms during cytokinesis in plant cells?
Cleavage furrow
Cell plate
Spindle fibers
Centrosome
15. What is the G0 phase?
A phase where cells prepare for mitosis
A phase where cells undergo DNA replication
A phase where cells exit the cell cycle and stop dividing
A phase where cells undergo cytokinesis
16. Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during replication?
DNA polymerase
Helicase
Ligase
Primase
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