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

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1. Please put the phases of Interphase in order.

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Interphase is comprised of G1, S, and G2 phases in that order.
G1 phase is characteristic of growth of the cell.
S phase is characteristic of DNA replication; the chromosomes are copied.
G2 phase is characteristic of continued growth and preparation of the cell for mitosis.

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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... see moreand replicate. Perfect for students looking to solidify their biology knowledge. see less

2. Please put the phases of the cell cycle in order. 

Explanation

Interphase -> Prophase -> Metaphase -> Anaphase -> Telophase -> Cytokinesis

The four stages of the M-phase (Mitosis) have been expanded in this question.

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3. Match the following vocabulary words with their definition.
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4. Asexual reproduction is a process by which a single parent reproduces by itself.

Explanation

Asexual reproduction occurs when one parent divides or gives rise to genetically identical offspring.

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5. Match the following
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6. Binary fission is an example of asexual reproduction.

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

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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8. Cells spend most of their time in what phase?

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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9. What is the item labeled 'b' pointing to?

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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10. What phase of the cell cycle is this image depicting?

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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11. What phase of mitosis is this image depicting?

Explanation

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

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12. Budding is an example of sexual reproduction.

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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13. What phase of mitosis is this image depicting?

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

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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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15. Which of the following is an advantage of sexual reproduction?

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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16. 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?

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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17. How do plant cells perform cytokinesis?

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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18. What is the item labeled '7' pointing to?

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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19. What phase is the image provided depicting?

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

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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21. What phase of the cell cycle is the image depicting?

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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22. Mitosis results in the formation of which of the following?

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

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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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24. What phase is this image depicting?

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

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25. The G2 phase is when the DNA replicates. 

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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26. In oogenesis, how many ova will be produced?

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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27. Which phase of meiosis does crossing over occur?

Explanation

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

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28. The two main stages of the cell cycle are called

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

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

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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31. What phase is this image depicting?

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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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32. Meiosis results in 

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

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

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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35. Which of the following reproduces via budding?

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

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

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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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38. During which phase of the cell cycle does mitosis happen?

Explanation

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

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39. When during the cell cycle are chromosomes visible?

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

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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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Please put the phases of Interphase in order.
Please put the phases of the cell cycle in order. 
Match the following vocabulary words with their definition.
Asexual reproduction is a process by which a single parent reproduces...
Match the following
Binary fission is an example of asexual reproduction.
What is the image labeled 'C' in the picture?
Cells spend most of their time in what phase?
What is the item labeled 'b' pointing to?
What phase of the cell cycle is this image depicting?
What phase of mitosis is this image depicting?
Budding is an example of sexual reproduction.
What phase of mitosis is this image depicting?
A protein called p53 can keep cells from dividing. To prevent cell...
Which of the following is an advantage of sexual reproduction?
During what phase of mitosis do sister chromatids attached at the...
How do plant cells perform cytokinesis?
What is the item labeled '7' pointing to?
What phase is the image provided depicting?
What is the image labeled 'A' in the picture?
What phase of the cell cycle is the image depicting?
Mitosis results in the formation of which of the following?
If an organism has 20 chromosomes and reproduces sexually, how many...
What phase is this image depicting?
The G2 phase is when the DNA replicates. 
In oogenesis, how many ova will be produced?
Which phase of meiosis does crossing over occur?
The two main stages of the cell cycle are called
What phase does the nuclear membrane disappear and the DNA coils up...
Which of the following shows the labeled pictures in the image in the...
What phase is this image depicting?
Meiosis results in 
What is the image labeled 'c' in the picture?
If a somatic cell has 30 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will be...
Which of the following reproduces via budding?
What stage of interphase do cells do most of their growing?
What is a type of asexual reproduction that occurs when a new plant...
During which phase of the cell cycle does mitosis happen?
When during the cell cycle are chromosomes visible?
During normal mitotic cell division, a parent cell that has four...
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