Biology- Cell Division Quiz

18 Questions | By Djkrumps | Last updated: Mar 22, 2021 | Total Attempts: 8058

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Cell division is when a cell divides to form two or more daughter cells during reproduction. Cells complete this division in three different ways, which can either be through mitosis, meiosis, or binary fission. Take it up and see how well you understand cell division.

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1.

In what stage, does a Cell spend the majority of its life?
- A.
  
  Telophase
- B.
  
  Mitosis
- C.
  
  Meiosis
- D.
  
  Interphase
- E.
  
  None of the above
2.

________________________ is the division of the cytoplasm of the cell.
3.

_________________ results in new cells with genetic material that is identical to the original cell.
4.

__________________ reduces the chromosome number by half in new cells.
5.

What is the type of cell divison that relults in the production of gameytes?
- A.
  
  Mitosis
- B.
  
  Meiosis
- C.
  
  Cytokinesis
- D.
  
  Telokinesis
- E.
  
  Interphase
6.

A human being has _____________ pairs of chromosomes.
7.

In prophase the nuclear membrane ___________________________.
8.

The final stage in mitosis is ________________________.
9.

What phase is shown below?
- A.
  
  Prophase
- B.
  
  Metaphase
- C.
  
  Anaphase
- D.
  
  Telophase
- E.
  
  Interphase
10.

What phase is shown below?
- A.
  
  Prophase
- B.
  
  Metaphase
- C.
  
  Anaphase
- D.
  
  Telophase
- E.
  
  Interphase
11.

What phase is shown below?
- A.
  
  Prophase
- B.
  
  Metaphase
- C.
  
  Anaphase
- D.
  
  Telophase
- E.
  
  Interphase
12.

What phase is shown below?
- A.
  
  Prophase
- B.
  
  Metaphase
- C.
  
  Anaphase
- D.
  
  Telophase
- E.
  
  Interphase
13.

What can happen when cell division goes wrong?
- A.
  
  Cancer
- B.
  
  Explosions
- C.
  
  Chaos
- D.
  
  Hunger
- E.
  
  Not able to sleep
14.

_________________ forms between poles of a cell during mitosis and meiosis.
15.

How do the chromosomes become different from eachother in meiosis?
- A.
  
  It just happens.
- B.
  
  They are all the same
- C.
  
  They "cross over"
- D.
  
  Nothing happens
- E.
  
  None of the above
16.

___________________ is the cell phase where the chromosomes line up at the center and attach to the spindle fibers.
17.

____________________ is the stage where the ________________ _______________ begin to pull the chromosomes appart to opposite poles.
- A.
  
  Anaphase, spindle fibers
- B.
  
  Prophase, non-spindle fibers
- C.
  
  Telophase, malisis fibers
- D.
  
  Interphase, endoplasmic reticulum
- E.
  
  Metaphase, endoplasmic reticulum
18.

______________________ is the number of chromatids in the cell. ( 2 times the number of chromosone pairs)