Introduction To Cell Reproduction: Mitosis And Meiosis! Trivia Questions Quiz

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Explore the fundamentals of cell reproduction through this engaging trivia quiz on Mitosis and Meiosis! Identify key cellular components and phases, enhancing your understanding of how cells divide and replicate. Perfect for students looking to solidify their biology knowledge.

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  • 2. 

    Asexual reproduction is a process by which a single parent reproduces by itself.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Asexual reproduction occurs when one parent divides or gives rise to genetically identical offspring.

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  • 3. 

    Binary fission is an example of asexual reproduction.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 4. 
    What is the image labeled 'C' in the picture? - ProProfs

    What is the image labeled 'C' in the picture?

    • Centrioles

    • Chromosomes

    • Chromatin

    • Spindle Fibers

    Correct Answer
    A. Spindle Fibers
    Explanation
    '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.

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  • 5. 

    Cells spend most of their time in what phase?

    • Cytokinesis

    • Prophase

    • Mitosis

    • Interphase

    Correct Answer
    A. Interphase
    Explanation
    The cell cycle includes: Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis. Of these three stages, a cell spends an estimated 90% of its life cycle in Interphase.

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  • 6. 
    What is the item labeled 'b' pointing to? - ProProfs

    What is the item labeled 'b' pointing to?

    • Centromere

    • Chromatid

    • Chromosome

    • Chromatin

    Correct Answer
    A. Centromere
    Explanation
    '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.

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  • 7. 
    What phase of the cell cycle is this image depicting? - ProProfs

    What phase of the cell cycle is this image depicting?

    • Cytokinesis

    • Interphase

    • Metaphase

    • Prophase

    Correct Answer
    A. Cytokinesis
    Explanation
    Cytokinesis is the stage in the cell cycle in which a dividing cell is finally split into two daughter cells that immediately reenter Interphase.

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  • 8. 
    What phase of mitosis is this image depicting? - ProProfs

    What phase of mitosis is this image depicting?

    • Prophase

    • Metaphase

    • Anaphase

    • Telophase

    Correct Answer
    A. Anaphase
    Explanation
    During Anaphase, sister chromatids are separated at their centromere and pulled to opposite poles of the dividing cell.

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  • 9. 

    Budding is an example of sexual reproduction.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 10. 
    What phase of mitosis is this image depicting? - ProProfs

    What phase of mitosis is this image depicting?

    • Anaphase

    • Cytokinesis

    • Prophase

    • Telophase

    Correct Answer
    A. Telophase
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 11. 

    A protein called p53 can keep cells from dividing. To prevent cell division, the protein most likely stops ___. 

    • Osmosis

    • Mitosis

    • Mutation

    • Respiration

    Correct Answer
    A. Mitosis
    Explanation
    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).

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  • 12. 

    Which of the following is an advantage of sexual reproduction?

    • Able to happen quickly

    • Needs only 1 partner

    • Uses very little energy

    • Lots of genetic diversity

    Correct Answer
    A. Lots of genetic diversity
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 13. 

    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?

    • Anaphase

    • Metaphase

    • Prophase

    • Telophase

    Correct Answer
    A. Anaphase
    Explanation
    By definition, Anaphase is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids at the centromere to opposite poles of the dividing cell.

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  • 14. 

    How do plant cells perform cytokinesis?

    • By binary fission

    • By making a cell plate

    • By furrowing their cell membrane

    • Plant cells do not perform cytokinesis

    Correct Answer
    A. By making a cell plate
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 15. 
    What is the item labeled '7' pointing to? - ProProfs

    What is the item labeled '7' pointing to?

    • Plant cell's cell plate

    • Animal cell's centrioles

    • Animal cell's cell plate

    • Plant cell's centrioles

    Correct Answer
    A. Plant cell's cell plate
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 16. 
    What phase is the image provided depicting? - ProProfs

    What phase is the image provided depicting?

    • Prophase I

    • Prophase II

    • Interphase II

    • Metaphase I

    Correct Answer
    A. Prophase II
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 17. 
    What is the image labeled 'A' in the picture? - ProProfs

    What is the image labeled 'A' in the picture?

    • Centrioles

    • Chromosomes

    • Chromatin

    • Spindle Fibers

    Correct Answer
    A. Centrioles
    Explanation
    '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.

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  • 18. 

    Mitosis results in the formation of which of the following?

    • 2 genetically identical daughter cells

    • 2 genetically dissimilar daughter cells

    • 4 genetically identical daughter cells

    • 4 genetically dissimilar daughter cells

    Correct Answer
    A. 2 genetically identical daughter cells
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 19. 

    If an organism has 20 chromosomes and reproduces sexually, how many chromosomes will be in its gamete?

    • 20

    • 10

    • 40

    • 30

    Correct Answer
    A. 10
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 20. 
    What phase of the cell cycle is the image depicting? - ProProfs

    What phase of the cell cycle is the image depicting?

    • Anaphase

    • Cytokinesis

    • Interphase

    • Prophase

    Correct Answer
    A. Interphase
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 21. 
    What phase is this image depicting? - ProProfs

    What phase is this image depicting?

    • Anaphase I

    • Anaphase II

    • Telophase I

    • Telophase II

    Correct Answer
    A. Anaphase I
    Explanation
    Anaphase I is indicated because there is whole chromosome movement to the opposite poles of the dividing cell.

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  • 22. 

    The G2 phase is when the DNA replicates. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 23. 

    In oogenesis, how many ova will be produced?

    • 1

    • 2

    • 4

    • 8

    Correct Answer
    A. 1
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 24. 

    Which phase of meiosis does crossing over occur?

    • Prophase I

    • Metaphase I

    • Interphase

    • Prophase II

    Correct Answer
    A. Prophase I
    Explanation
    Crossing over is the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes that occurs during Prophase I or Meiosis I.

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  • 25. 

    The two main stages of the cell cycle are called

    • Mitosis and interphase

    • Telophase and cytokinesis

    • Interphase and anaphase

    • Cytokinesis and mitosis

    Correct Answer
    A. Mitosis and interphase
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 26. 

    What phase does the nuclear membrane disappear and the DNA coils up into chromosomes?

    • Cytokinesis

    • Interphase

    • Prophase

    • Telophase

    Correct Answer
    A. Prophase
    Explanation
    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).

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  • 27. 
    Which of the following shows the labeled pictures in the image in the correct order? - ProProfs

    Which of the following shows the labeled pictures in the image in the correct order?

    • 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

    • 4, 3, 6, 5, 1, 2

    • 3, 4, 6, 5, 1, 2

    • 4, 3, 5, 6, 2, 1

    Correct Answer
    A. 4, 3, 6, 5, 1, 2
    Explanation
    4. Interphase
    3. Prophase.
    6. Metaphase
    5. Anaphase
    1. Telophase
    2. Cytokinesis


    Number 7 is pointing to the cell plate.

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  • 28. 
    What phase is this image depicting? - ProProfs

    What phase is this image depicting?

    • Telophase II

    • Prophase II

    • Prophase I

    • Telophase I

    Correct Answer
    A. Telophase I
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 29. 

    Meiosis results in 

    • 2 Haploid Cells

    • 4 Hapoid Cells

    • 2 Diploid Cells

    • 4 Diploid Cells

    Correct Answer
    A. 4 Hapoid Cells
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 30. 
    What is the image labeled 'c' in the picture? - ProProfs

    What is the image labeled 'c' in the picture?

    • Centromere

    • Chromatid

    • Tetrads

    • Chromosome

    Correct Answer
    A. Chromatid
    Explanation
    '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.

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  • 31. 

    If a somatic cell has 30 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will be present after meiosis?

    • 15

    • 30

    • 60

    • 40

    Correct Answer
    A. 15
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 32. 

    Which of the following reproduces via budding?

    • Hydra

    • Starfish

    • Bees

    • Bacteria

    Correct Answer
    A. Hydra
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 33. 

    What is a type of asexual reproduction that occurs when a new plant grows from part of the parent plant?

    • Pollination

    • Budding

    • Vegetative Propagation

    • Binary Fission

    Correct Answer
    A. Vegetative Propagation
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 34. 

    What stage of interphase do cells do most of their growing?

    • G1

    • G2

    • S

    • Prophase

    Correct Answer
    A. G1
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 35. 

    During which phase of the cell cycle does mitosis happen?

    • G1 phase

    • G2 phase

    • M Phase

    • S Phase

    Correct Answer
    A. M Phase
    Explanation
    Interphase contains the stages: G1, S, and G2
    M phase represents either Mitosis (somatic cells) or Meiosis (gametes).

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  • 36. 

    When during the cell cycle are chromosomes visible?

    • Only during interphase

    • Only when replicating

    • Only during cell division

    • Only during the G1 phase

    Correct Answer
    A. Only during cell division
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 37. 

    During normal mitotic cell division, a parent cell that has four chromosomes will produce two daughter cells, each containing

    • Two chromosomes

    • Four chromosomes

    • Eight chromosomes

    • Sixteen chromosomes

    Correct Answer
    A. Four chromosomes
    Explanation
    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.

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