Mitosis And Meiosis Quiz Questions And Answers

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    Which is not a phase of mitosis?

    • Anaphase
    • Prophase
    • Prephase
    • Metaphase
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Take our Mitosis and Meiosis Quiz to evaluate your understanding of these two essential processes in cell biology. In this quiz, you'll encounter a variety of questions on mitosis and meiosis, covering topics such as the stages of each process, the differences between them, and their significance in cell reproduction and genetic diversity.

You'll be challenged to identify the stages, understand the key events that occur during each stage, and differentiate between the outcomes of these processes in terms of chromosome number and genetic variation. By participating, you'll improve your comprehension of these crucial biological processes and gain insights into their role in the growth, development, and reproduction of living organisms. This mitosis vs meiosis quiz provides a great opportunity to deepen your knowledge. Start now.

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  • 2. 

    What is the final phase of Mitosis called?

    • Metaphase

    • Dolophase

    • Anaphase

    • Telophase

    Correct Answer
    A. Telophase
    Explanation
    The final phase of mitosis is called telophase. During telophase, the chromosomes have reached opposite poles of the cell and begin to decondense. Nuclear envelopes start to form around each set of chromosomes, creating two separate nuclei. The spindle fibers disassemble, and the cell undergoes cytokinesis, dividing into two daughter cells. This phase marks the completion of cell division and the beginning of the interphase of the cell cycle.

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  • 3. 

    What is each half of a chromosome called?

    • Centromere

    • Mitochondrion

    • Chromatid

    • Centrosome

    Correct Answer
    A. Chromatid
    Explanation
    A chromatid is each half of a replicated chromosome, which are joined together by a centromere. During cell division, chromatids separate and become individual chromosomes. The other options, centromere, mitochondrion, and centrosome, do not refer to each half of a chromosome.

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  • 4. 

    During which phase of Mitosis do the chromosomes line up along the equatorial plate?

    • Anaphase

    • Prophase

    • Metaphase

    • Interphase

    Correct Answer
    A. Metaphase
    Explanation
    During metaphase, the chromosomes align themselves along the equatorial plate of the cell. This alignment ensures that each chromosome is properly separated and distributed to the daughter cells during the subsequent stages of mitosis. The chromosomes are attached to spindle fibers at their centromeres, which helps in their proper alignment along the equatorial plate. Once the chromosomes are aligned, they are ready to be separated and pulled apart during anaphase. Therefore, metaphase is the correct phase of mitosis where the chromosomes line up along the equatorial plate.

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  • 5. 
    Which phase of Mitosis is depicted in the diagram below? - ProProfs

    Which phase of Mitosis is depicted in the diagram below?

    • Telophase

    • Anaphase

    • Metaphase

    • Interphase

    Correct Answer
    A. Telophase
    Explanation
    The diagram shows a stage in which the chromosomes are beginning to decondense and two new nuclei are forming at opposite ends of the cell. This is characteristic of telophase, the final stage of mitosis. In telophase, the nuclear envelope reforms around the chromosomes, and the cell undergoes cytokinesis to divide into two daughter cells.

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  • 6. 

    What is the number of chromosomes in a human cell?

    • 23

    • 46

    • 52

    • 2

    Correct Answer
    A. 46
    Explanation
    The number of chromosomes in a human cell is 46. This is because humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes, with each pair consisting of one chromosome from the mother and one from the father. Therefore, when these pairs are combined, the total number of chromosomes in a human cell is 46.

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  • 7. 
    Which stage of Mitosis is depicted in the diagram below? - ProProfs

    Which stage of Mitosis is depicted in the diagram below?

    • Metaphase

    • Telophase

    • Anaphase

    • Prophase

    Correct Answer
    A. Anaphase
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Anaphase because in the diagram, the chromosomes are seen separating and moving towards opposite poles of the cell. This is a characteristic feature of anaphase in mitosis, where the sister chromatids of each chromosome separate and are pulled towards opposite ends of the cell by the spindle fibers.

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  • 8. 

    Where are the duplicated chromosomes are joined at?

    • Chromosome

    • Centromere

    • Nucleus

    • Chromatid

    Correct Answer
    A. Centromere
    Explanation
    Duplicated chromosomes are joined at the centromere. The centromere is a region on the chromosome where the sister chromatids are held together after DNA replication. It plays a crucial role in ensuring that the duplicated chromosomes are properly segregated during cell division. The centromere also serves as an attachment point for spindle fibers, which aid in the movement of chromosomes during mitosis and meiosis.

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  • 9. 

    How many daughter cells are formed after 1 round of Meiosis?

    • 2

    • 4

    • 6

    • 8

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
    Explanation
    Meiosis involves two rounds of cell division, resulting in the formation of four daughter cells. However, after the first round of meiotic division (Meiosis I), two daughter cells are formed, each containing half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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  • 10. 

    What is the arrangement of objects, ideas, or information into groups where the members of each have one or more characteristics in common called?

    • Melanation

    • Differentiation

    • Inclination

    • Classification

    Correct Answer
    A. Classification
    Explanation
    Classification is the process of organizing objects, ideas, or information into groups based on shared characteristics. It is used in various fields—science, education, data analysis, and library science—to bring order and make understanding easier. For example, in biology, animals are classified by kingdom, phylum, class, and so on. In libraries, books are classified by subject to make them easier to find.
    The main goal of classification is to reduce complexity by identifying similarities and differences, making it easier to study patterns, relationships, and make predictions. Without classification, understanding large sets of data or ideas would be chaotic and inefficient.

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  • 11. 

    During which phase of Meiosis does crossing-over occur?

    • Prophase I

    • Metaphase II

    • Anaphase I

    • Interphase

    Correct Answer
    A. Prophase I
    Explanation
    During Prophase I of Meiosis, crossing-over occurs. This is the phase where homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material through a process called crossing-over or recombination. This genetic exchange leads to genetic variation and ensures the shuffling of genes between homologous chromosomes. It occurs before the separation of chromosomes during Anaphase I, making Prophase I the correct answer.

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    Which phase of Mitosis is depicted in the diagram below? - ProProfs

    Which phase of Mitosis is depicted in the diagram below?

    • Interphase

    • Prophase

    • Metaphase

    • Anaphase

    Correct Answer
    A. Prophase
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Prophase because in the diagram, the chromosomes are condensing and becoming visible, the nuclear membrane is starting to break down, and the spindle fibers are forming. These are all characteristic events of prophase in mitosis.

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  • 13. 

    What is Apoptosis?

    • Programmed cell death

    • Another word for Interphase

    • A fungal infection of the epidermal lining of the human cheek

    • Cell division

    Correct Answer
    A. Programmed cell death
    Explanation
    Apoptosis refers to programmed cell death, which is a normal physiological process in which cells self-destruct. It plays a crucial role in various biological processes such as development, tissue homeostasis, and elimination of damaged or unwanted cells. This process is tightly regulated and involves a series of molecular events that ultimately lead to cell death. Unlike cell division, which involves the replication and division of cells, apoptosis is the opposite process and serves as a mechanism to remove unnecessary or harmful cells from the body.

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  • 14. 

    During which stage of Mitosis do chromatids separate to form two sets of daughter chromosomes?

    • Anaphase

    • Metaphase

    • Interphase

    • Telophase

    Correct Answer
    A. Anaphase
    Explanation
    During Anaphase, the chromatids, which are the replicated chromosomes, separate and move towards opposite poles of the cell. This process ensures that each daughter cell will receive a complete set of chromosomes. Therefore, Anaphase is the stage of Mitosis where chromatids separate to form two sets of daughter chromosomes.

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  • 15. 

    During which phase of Meiosis do chromosomes divide at the centromeres?

    • Anaphase II

    • Prophase II

    • Metaphase I

    • Metaphase II

    Correct Answer
    A. Anaphase II
    Explanation
    Anaphase II is the correct answer because during this phase of meiosis, the sister chromatids separate and move towards opposite poles of the cell. This separation occurs at the centromeres, which hold the two chromatids together. Therefore, chromosomes divide at the centromeres in Anaphase II. Prophase II is the phase where the nuclear envelope breaks down and spindle fibers form, Metaphase I is the phase where homologous chromosomes align at the cell's equator, and Metaphase II is the phase where sister chromatids align at the cell's equator.

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  • 16. 

     During which phase does the cell prepare for division?

    • Interphase

    • Prophase

    • Telophase

    • Metaphase

    Correct Answer
    A. Interphase
    Explanation
    Interphase is the correct answer because it is the phase in the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division. During interphase, the cell undergoes growth, DNA replication, and prepares the necessary materials for cell division. This phase is essential for ensuring that the cell has enough resources and genetic material to divide into two daughter cells successfully. Prophase, telophase, and metaphase are all stages that occur during mitosis, which is the actual process of cell division, and do not involve the preparation of the cell for division.

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  • 17. 

    Which of the following is a characteristic of mitosis?

    • It produces haploid cells.

    • It involves two cell divisions.

    • It occurs only in reproductive cells.

    • It results in daughter cells genetically identical to the parent cell.

    Correct Answer
    A. It results in daughter cells genetically identical to the parent cell.
    Explanation
    Mitosis is a single-cell division process that produces two genetically identical daughter cells from a single parent cell, crucial for growth, repair, and asexual reproduction, unlike meiosis, which produces four genetically different haploid cells for sexual reproduction.

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  • 18. 

    What is the systematic classification of living organisms known as?

    • Phylogeny

    • Taxonomy

    • Classonomy

    • Dichotomy

    Correct Answer
    A. Taxonomy
    Explanation
    Taxonomy is the scientific discipline concerned with classifying and naming living organisms. It involves organizing species into hierarchical categories based on shared characteristics and evolutionary relationships. These categories, from broadest to most specific, are: Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species. For example, humans are classified as: Domain Eukarya, Kingdom Animalia, Phylum Chordata, Class Mammalia, Order Primates, Family Hominidae, Genus Homo, Species Homo sapiens. Taxonomy provides a universal language for biologists around the world, ensuring clarity in identifying, studying, and conserving biodiversity.

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  • 19. 

    After meiotic cell division, What is the number of chromosomes in daughter cells?

    • Increase

    • Decrease

    • Remain the same

    • It depends on the division.

    Correct Answer
    A. Decrease
    Explanation
    During meiotic cell division, the number of chromosomes in the daughter cells decreases. This is because meiosis involves two rounds of cell division, resulting in four daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. This reduction in chromosome number is essential for sexual reproduction, as it ensures that when the sperm and egg cells combine during fertilization, the resulting zygote will have the correct number of chromosomes.

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  • 20. 

    Which organelle, where genetic information is stored, is broken down during mitosis?

    • Chromatid

    • Centromere

    • Nucleus

    • Endoplasmic reticulum

    Correct Answer
    A. Nucleus
    Explanation
    Genetic information is transferred from parent to daughter cells through the nucleus. The nucleus contains the cell's DNA, which carries the genetic instructions necessary for cell function and development. During cell division, the DNA replicates and is passed on to the daughter cells through a process called mitosis. The nucleus plays a crucial role in maintaining and transmitting genetic information, making it the correct answer in this case.

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  • 21. 

    Which of the following cells undergo meiosis?

    • Germ cells

    • Somatic cells

    • Both A and B

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Germ cells
    Explanation
    Germ cells undergo meiosis. Meiosis is a specialized type of cell division that occurs in germ cells to produce gametes (sperm and eggs) with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. This is necessary for sexual reproduction to maintain the correct number of chromosomes in the offspring. Somatic cells, on the other hand, undergo mitosis, a type of cell division that produces identical copies of the parent cell. Therefore, the correct answer is germ cells.

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Lindsey Block |PhD (Cellular & Molecular Biology) |
Lecturer | Molecular Biologist | Reproductive Scientist
Lindsey, Ph.D. in cellular and molecular biology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, specializes in Zika's impact on conception and preterm birth biomarkers. She completed courese on Advanced Cell Biology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Advanced Virology at University College Cork. Lindsey's accolades include three first-author papers, three fellowships, and active participation in five conference presentations. Currently associated with the University of Pennsylvania through a T32 NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship, she continues to contribute significantly to her field, combining academic rigor with practical research to advance understanding in reproductive health and prenatal care. Currently, she is a full time lecturer at Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine.

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