Introduction To Cell Reproduction: Mitosis And Meiosis! Trivia Questions Quiz
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What is the image labeled 'A' in the picture?
- A.
Centrioles
- B.
Chromosomes
- C.
Chromatin
- D.
Spindle Fibers
Correct Answer
A. CentriolesExplanation
'A' identifies centrioles. Centrioles are used during cell division of animal cells. 'B' identifies the chromosome. 'C' identifies the spindle fibers that are used in moving chromosomes during cell division.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the image labeled 'C' in the picture?
- A.
Centrioles
- B.
Chromosomes
- C.
Chromatin
- D.
Spindle Fibers
Correct Answer
D. Spindle FibersExplanation
'A' identifies centrioles. Centrioles are used during cell division of animal cells.
'B' identifies the chromosome.
'C' identifies the spindle fibers that are used in moving chromosomes during cell division.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is the image labeled 'c' in the picture?
- A.
Centromere
- B.
Chromatid
- C.
Tetrads
- D.
Chromosome
Correct Answer
B. ChromatidExplanation
'A' identifies an entire chromosome. 'B' identifies a centromere. A centromere holds two sister chromatids together. 'C' identifies a chromatid. 'D' identifies homologous chromosomes. Homologous chromosomes paired together form a tetrad.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What phase of mitosis is this image depicting?
- A.
Prophase
- B.
Metaphase
- C.
Anaphase
- D.
Telophase
Correct Answer
C. AnaphaseExplanation
During Anaphase, sister chromatids are separated at their centromere and pulled to opposite poles of the dividing cell.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What phase of the cell cycle is the image depicting?
- A.
Anaphase
- B.
Cytokinesis
- C.
Interphase
- D.
Prophase
Correct Answer
C. InterphaseExplanation
Interphase is the only stage in the cell cycle in which chromatin is visible. Looking at the nucleus, the chromosomes are in a relaxed form known as chromatin.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What phase of the cell cycle is this image depicting?
- A.
Cytokinesis
- B.
Interphase
- C.
Metaphase
- D.
Prophase
Correct Answer
A. CytokinesisExplanation
Cytokinesis is the stage in the cell cycle in which a dividing cell is finally split into two daughter cells that immediately reenter Interphase.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What phase is this image depicting?
- A.
Anaphase I
- B.
Anaphase II
- C.
Telophase I
- D.
Telophase II
Correct Answer
A. Anaphase IExplanation
Anaphase I is indicated because there is whole chromosome movement to the opposite poles of the dividing cell.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What phase is this image depicting?
- A.
Telophase II
- B.
Prophase II
- C.
Prophase I
- D.
Telophase I
Correct Answer
D. Telophase IExplanation
Telophase I is indicated because there is only one cell currently dividing into two. Also, we can definitively say that it is not "telophase" of mitosis because the crossing over event has occurred resulting in the two-toned chromosome color.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What phase of mitosis is this image depicting?
- A.
Anaphase
- B.
Cytokinesis
- C.
Prophase
- D.
Telophase
Correct Answer
D. TelophaseExplanation
Telophase is indicated because one parent cell is dividing into two daughter cells. The daughter cells contain single chromatids and have not undergone crossing over.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Asexual reproduction is a process by which a single parent reproduces by itself.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Asexual reproduction occurs when one parent divides or gives rise to genetically identical offspring.Rate this question:
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- 11.
The G2 phase is when the DNA replicates.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Although the G2 phase is part of Interphase, it is characteristic of cellular growth and preparation for mitosis.
The S phase of Interphase is characterized by replication of DNA.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Mitosis results in the formation of which of the following?
- A.
2 genetically identical daughter cells
- B.
2 genetically dissimilar daughter cells
- C.
4 genetically identical daughter cells
- D.
4 genetically dissimilar daughter cells
Correct Answer
A. 2 genetically identical daughter cellsExplanation
Mitosis is the process by which a parent cell gives rise to two genetically identical daughter cells. This process is done so that somatic cells can grow and repair damaged cells.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Binary fission is an example of asexual reproduction.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Binary fission is one of the seven types of asexual reproduction that are discussed in chapter 9. Binary fission is the simplest of asexual reproduction and is done by both bacteria and paramecium.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Budding is an example of sexual reproduction.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Budding is one of the seven examples of asexual reproduction discussed in chapter 9. Budding is carried out when cells grow on the parent organism and eventually pinch off and fall to the surface. Once on the surface, these cells grow an organism identical to the parent organism. Hydra, sea anemones and yeast are all examples of organisms that reproduce asexually by budding.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What stage of interphase do cells do most of their growing?
- A.
G1
- B.
G2
- C.
S
- D.
Prophase
Correct Answer
A. G1Explanation
G1, S, and G2 are the only answer choice that are part of Interphase. G1 is characteristic of doubling the cytoplasm of the parent cell; it has the most growth.Rate this question:
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- 16.
How do plant cells perform cytokinesis?
- A.
By binary fission
- B.
By making a cell plate
- C.
By furrowing their cell membrane
- D.
Plant cells do not perform cytokinesis
Correct Answer
B. By making a cell plateExplanation
Plant cells differ from animal cells in that during cytokinesis they must form a cell plate that functions to divide the cytoplasms of the two new daughter cells.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Cells spend most of their time in what phase?
- A.
Cytokinesis
- B.
Prophase
- C.
Mitosis
- D.
Interphase
Correct Answer
D. InterphaseExplanation
The cell cycle includes: Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis. Of these three stages, a cell spends an estimated 90% of its life cycle in Interphase.Rate this question:
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- 18.
A protein called p53 can keep cells from dividing. To prevent cell division, the protein most likely stops ___.
- A.
Osmosis
- B.
Mitosis
- C.
Mutation
- D.
Respiration
Correct Answer
B. MitosisExplanation
Mitosis is the division of the nucleus. If a protein is preventing cell division, it would prevent the cell (nucleus) from dividing.
It would not prevent the cell from diffusing water across the membrane (osmosis), changing its DNA (mutation), or breaking down sugars to form usable energy (respiration).Rate this question:
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- 19.
The two main stages of the cell cycle are called
- A.
Mitosis and interphase
- B.
Telophase and cytokinesis
- C.
Interphase and anaphase
- D.
Cytokinesis and mitosis
Correct Answer
A. Mitosis and interphaseExplanation
The cell cycle includes: Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis. Of these three stages, interphase and mitosis are the main stages. Although important, cytokinesis is not a main stage in the cell cycle.Rate this question:
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- 20.
What phase does the nuclear membrane disappear and the DNA coils up into chromosomes?
- A.
Cytokinesis
- B.
Interphase
- C.
Prophase
- D.
Telophase
Correct Answer
C. ProphaseExplanation
Prophase is characterized by the nuclear membrane disintegrating, the centrioles moving to opposite poles and forming spindle fibers, as well as DNA condensing into the visible form (chromosomes).Rate this question:
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- 21.
Which of the following is an advantage of sexual reproduction?
- A.
Able to happen quickly
- B.
Needs only 1 partner
- C.
Uses very little energy
- D.
Lots of genetic diversity
Correct Answer
D. Lots of genetic diversityExplanation
Sexual reproduction is the process by which a male gamete and a female gamete join to form a new organism. The new organism will contain genetic material from both the male and female parent. Because this process requires two parents, it is slow and requires lots of energy.Rate this question:
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- 22.
During what phase of mitosis do sister chromatids attached at the centromere first separate from one another as they begin to move toward the cell poles?
- A.
Anaphase
- B.
Metaphase
- C.
Prophase
- D.
Telophase
Correct Answer
A. AnaphaseExplanation
By definition, Anaphase is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids at the centromere to opposite poles of the dividing cell.Rate this question:
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- 23.
What is the item labeled 'b' pointing to?
- A.
Centromere
- B.
Chromatid
- C.
Chromosome
- D.
Chromatin
Correct Answer
A. CentromereExplanation
'A' identifies an entire chromosome.
'B' identifies a centromere. A centromere holds two sister chromatids together.
'C' identifies a chromatid.
'D' identifies homologous chromosomes. Homologous chromosomes paired together form a tetrad.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Which of the following shows the labeled pictures in the image in the correct order?
- A.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- B.
4, 3, 6, 5, 1, 2
- C.
3, 4, 6, 5, 1, 2
- D.
4, 3, 5, 6, 2, 1
Correct Answer
B. 4, 3, 6, 5, 1, 2Explanation
4. Interphase
3. Prophase.
6. Metaphase
5. Anaphase
1. Telophase
2. Cytokinesis
Number 7 is pointing to the cell plate.Rate this question:
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- 25.
What is the item labeled '7' pointing to?
- A.
Plant cell's cell plate
- B.
Animal cell's centrioles
- C.
Animal cell's cell plate
- D.
Plant cell's centrioles
Correct Answer
A. Plant cell's cell plateExplanation
1. Telophase
2. Cytokinesis
3. Prophase
4. Interphase
5. Anaphase
6. Metaphase
Number 7 is pointing to the cell plate. Cell plates can only be found in plant cells.Rate this question:
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- 26.
When during the cell cycle are chromosomes visible?
- A.
Only during interphase
- B.
Only when replicating
- C.
Only during cell division
- D.
Only during the G1 phase
Correct Answer
C. Only during cell divisionExplanation
Chromosomes are only visible during the division of the cell (Mitosis). Chomatin condenses into visible chromosomes during prophase and then relaxes into chromatin during telophase.Rate this question:
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- 27.
During normal mitotic cell division, a parent cell that has four chromosomes will produce two daughter cells, each containing
- A.
Two chromosomes
- B.
Four chromosomes
- C.
Eight chromosomes
- D.
Sixteen chromosomes
Correct Answer
B. Four chromosomesExplanation
Mitotic cell division (Mitosis) is characterized of producing two genetically identical daughter cells. Meaning, if your skin cells contain 46 chromosomes and they divide, the resulting two cells will also contain 46 chromosomes.Rate this question:
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- 28.
During which phase of the cell cycle does mitosis happen?
- A.
G1 phase
- B.
G2 phase
- C.
M Phase
- D.
S Phase
Correct Answer
C. M PhaseExplanation
Interphase contains the stages: G1, S, and G2
M phase represents either Mitosis (somatic cells) or Meiosis (gametes).Rate this question:
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- 29.
Which phase of meiosis does crossing over occur?
- A.
Prophase I
- B.
Metaphase I
- C.
Interphase
- D.
Prophase II
Correct Answer
A. Prophase IExplanation
Crossing over is the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes that occurs during Prophase I or Meiosis I.Rate this question:
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- 30.
Meiosis results in
- A.
2 Haploid Cells
- B.
4 Hapoid Cells
- C.
2 Diploid Cells
- D.
4 Diploid Cells
Correct Answer
B. 4 Hapoid CellsExplanation
Meiosis is the process by which gametes (sex cells) are produced. Gametes are haploid, meaning they contain only half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. The reason for this is because gametes from the male and female parents will join together to form a zygote (fertilized egg) that has a diploid number of chromosomes.Rate this question:
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- 31.
In oogenesis, how many ova will be produced?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
4
- D.
8
Correct Answer
A. 1Explanation
In oogenesis, 1 ova (egg cell) is produced. Three polar bodies are also produced, but they are unusable and will be reabsorbed by the female.Rate this question:
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- 32.
If a somatic cell has 30 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will be present after meiosis?
- A.
15
- B.
30
- C.
60
- D.
40
Correct Answer
A. 15Explanation
Meiosis is the process by which gametes (sex cells) are produced. Gametes are haploid, meaning they contain only half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. If the parent diploid cell contains 30 chromosomes, then the gamete will contain half that and have 15 chromosomes.Rate this question:
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- 33.
If an organism has 20 chromosomes and reproduces sexually, how many chromosomes will be in its gamete?
- A.
20
- B.
10
- C.
40
- D.
30
Correct Answer
B. 10Explanation
Meiosis is the process by which gametes (sex cells) are produced. Gametes are haploid, meaning they contain only half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. If the parent cell has 20 chromosomes, the gamete produced by Meiosis will only have half of that number. The gamete will have 10 chromosomes.Rate this question:
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- 34.
Which of the following reproduces via budding?
- A.
Hydra
- B.
Starfish
- C.
Bees
- D.
Bacteria
Correct Answer
A. HydraExplanation
Hydra reproduces via budding, which is a form of asexual reproduction. In budding, a small bud grows on the body of the parent organism and eventually detaches to become a new individual. This process allows for the rapid production of offspring without the need for a mate. Therefore, Hydra is the correct answer as it is the only organism listed that reproduces through budding.Rate this question:
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- 35.
What is a type of asexual reproduction that occurs when a new plant grows from part of the parent plant?
- A.
Pollination
- B.
Budding
- C.
Vegetative Propagation
- D.
Binary Fission
Correct Answer
C. Vegetative PropagationExplanation
Vegetative propagation is the form of asexual reproduction in which plants with creeping roots will be able to sprout identical plants along the ground. This occurs in grasses, strawberry plants, and some potatoes.Rate this question:
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- 36.
What phase is the image provided depicting?
- A.
Prophase I
- B.
Prophase II
- C.
Interphase II
- D.
Metaphase I
Correct Answer
B. Prophase IIExplanation
The image depicts Prophase II. We know this because we are looking at two cells that contain visible chromosomes and the spindle fibers are just starting to form.Rate this question:
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