Mitosis/Cell Cycle

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This quiz is over mitosis/cell cycle, the division and reproduction of cells.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Which phase is the longest of the cell cycle?

    • A.

      Prophase

    • B.

      Interphase

    • C.

      Telophase

    • D.

      Cytokinesis

    • E.

      Metaphase

    Correct Answer
    B. Interphase
  • 2. 

    What is the cell cycle controlled by?

    Correct Answer
    enzymes
    proteins
  • 3. 

    What are the long strangled strands of DNA wrapped around protein?

    Correct Answer
    chromatin
    Chromatin
  • 4. 

    What is the first and longest stage of mitosis?

    Correct Answer
    prophase
    Prophase
  • 5. 

    What do animal cells need for support, that plant cells do not?

    • A.

      Asters and Centrioles

    • B.

      Spindle and Centrioles

    • C.

      Chromatin

    • D.

      DNA

    • E.

      Chromatids

    Correct Answer
    A. Asters and Centrioles
  • 6. 

    Uncontrollable reproduction of cells can lead to ________

    • A.

      Contact Inhibition

    • B.

      Cancer

    • C.

      Tumors

    • D.

      Diabetes

    • E.

      Tuberculosis

    Correct Answer
    B. Cancer
  • 7. 

    ______  ________ is when cells come in contact with one another,and stop dividing.

    Correct Answer
    Contact inhibition
    Contact Inhibition
    contact inhibition
    contact Inhibition
  • 8. 

    During anaphase....

    • A.

      Centromeres divide

    • B.

      Cytoplasm pinches in

    • C.

      Nucleolus reappears

    • D.

      Chromosomes move to the equator

    • E.

      Spindle forms

    Correct Answer
    A. Centromeres divide
  • 9. 

    During Interphase...

    • A.

      Centrioles migrate to poles

    • B.

      Sister Chromatids are pulled apart by the spindle to opposite poles

    • C.

      Spindle breaks down

    • D.

      Chromatid turns into distinct Chromosomes

    • E.

      Cell prepares to divide and chromosomes replicate

    Correct Answer
    E. Cell prepares to divide and chromosomes replicate
  • 10. 

    A _____ is a segment of DNA that controls the production of protein.

    Correct Answer
    gene
    Gene
  • 11. 

    During telophase...

    • A.

      Centromeres divide

    • B.

      Mitochondria form

    • C.

      Spindle breaks down

    • D.

      Nuclear Membrane disappears

    • E.

      Nucleolus divides

    Correct Answer
    C. Spindle breaks down

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