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    What is the correct order of mitosis?

    • Telophase, anaphase, prophase, metaphase
    • Anaphase, metaphase, prophase, telophase
    • Metaphase, telophase, anaphase, prophase
    • Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
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  • 2. 

    Which stages of are NOT a part of mitosis?

    • Anaphase, metaphase

    • Prophase, telophase

    • Interphase, cytokinesis

    • Prophase, metaphase

    Correct Answer
    A. Interphase, cytokinesis
    Explanation
    Interphase and cytokinesis are not stages of mitosis. Interphase is the stage where the cell prepares for division by growing and replicating its DNA. Cytokinesis is the final stage of cell division, where the cytoplasm divides into two separate daughter cells. Mitosis consists of prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase, where the nucleus divides and the chromosomes are separated into the daughter cells.

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  • 3. 

    At the end of the cell cycle, there are _____ daughter cells.

    • 4

    • 3

    • 2

    • 1

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
    Explanation
    At the end of the cell cycle, there are two daughter cells. This is because during the cell cycle, a parent cell divides into two identical daughter cells through a process called mitosis. Each daughter cell contains a complete set of genetic material and is capable of carrying out its own functions independently. Therefore, the correct answer is 2.

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  • 4. 

    Mitosis is the result of uncontrolled division of cells.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Mitosis is not the result of uncontrolled division of cells. Mitosis is a highly regulated process that occurs in eukaryotic cells to ensure the accurate division and distribution of genetic material. It is a part of the cell cycle and is responsible for the growth, development, and repair of tissues in multicellular organisms. The process of mitosis involves the division of the nucleus into two identical daughter nuclei, each containing a complete set of chromosomes.

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  • 5. 

    What are chromosomes made of?

    • Cytoplasm

    • Centrioles

    • RNA and proteins

    • DNA and proteins

    Correct Answer
    A. DNA and proteins
    Explanation
    Chromosomes are made up of DNA and proteins. DNA is the genetic material that carries the instructions for the development and functioning of living organisms. It contains the genes that determine an individual's traits and characteristics. Proteins, on the other hand, help in organizing and packaging the DNA into a compact structure, allowing it to fit inside the nucleus of a cell. Together, DNA and proteins form the structure of chromosomes, which play a crucial role in the transmission of genetic information from one generation to the next.

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  • 6. 

    In this phase of the cell cycle, the plasma membrane pinches until two daughter cells are formed.

    Correct Answer
    cytokinesis
    cyto
    Explanation
    During cytokinesis, the plasma membrane of the cell constricts and pinches inwards, eventually dividing the cell into two daughter cells. This process ensures that each daughter cell receives a complete set of genetic material and other cellular components. The term "cyto" refers to cells, which is relevant to the process of cytokinesis. Therefore, the correct answer is cytokinesis.

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    This is a picture of a cell during _____________.  The sister chromatids are being pulled apart. - ProProfs

    This is a picture of a cell during _____________.  The sister chromatids are being pulled apart.

    • Interphase

    • Anaphase

    • Prophase

    • Metaphase

    Correct Answer
    A. Anaphase
    Explanation
    During anaphase, the sister chromatids are being pulled apart. This is the stage of cell division where the paired chromosomes separate and move towards opposite poles of the cell. The spindle fibers attached to the centromeres of the sister chromatids contract, causing them to move towards opposite ends of the cell. This process ensures that each daughter cell receives a complete set of chromosomes.

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  • 8. 

    In the cell cycle, this stage is when DNA is duplicated and proteins are made.

    • Interphase

    • Cytokinesis

    • Metaphase

    • Prophase

    Correct Answer
    A. Interphase
    Explanation
    During interphase, the cell prepares for division by duplicating its DNA and synthesizing proteins necessary for cell growth and function. This stage is characterized by a period of intense metabolic activity, where the cell carries out its normal functions and prepares for division. It is the longest phase of the cell cycle and consists of three subphases: G1, S, and G2. Therefore, interphase is the correct answer as it accurately describes the stage when DNA duplication and protein synthesis occur.

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    During this phase, the nuclear membrane begins to disappear and the spindle fibers begin to form.

    • Interphase

    • Anaphase

    • Telophase

    • Prophase

    Correct Answer
    A. Prophase
    Explanation
    During the prophase of cell division, the nuclear membrane starts to break down, allowing the genetic material to be exposed. At the same time, spindle fibers, which are responsible for separating the chromosomes, begin to form. This phase marks the beginning of mitosis or meiosis, where the cell prepares to divide into two daughter cells.

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