Cell Division and Mitosis Quiz Answers

The process by which a cell divides into two new cells is called

cell division

What is the role of the spindle and spindle fibers during mitosis?

. It helps separate chromosomes and pull them to opposite ends of the cell.

Which of the following events occur during interphase? I. the cell grows II. the cell hangs out and performs the job(s) it is supposed to do III. the cell replicates its DNA upon receiving chemical signals to do so IV. DNA condenses to form chromosomes and spindle fibers begin to form

1 2 3

During normal mitotic cell division, a parent cell having 12 chromosomes will produce two daughter cells, each containing

12 chromosomes

Starting with a fertilized egg (zygote), a series of four cell divisions would produce an early embryo with how many cells?

16

Examine the diagrams provided. What is the correct order of events in which the cell cycle occurs?

C, B, A, D, E

Examine the diagrams provided. Which of the illustrations best represents anaphase of mitosis?

D

Which of the following represents the phases of mitosis in their proper sequence?

PMAT

When during the cell cycle is a cell's DNA replicated?

S (Synthesis) phase

A particular cell has half as much DNA as some of the other cells in a mitotically active tissue. The cell in question is most likely in

anaphase

Uncontrolled cell division occurs in

cancer

In some organisms, mitosis occurs without cytokinesis occurring. This will result in

cells lacking nuclei

During which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes line up along the middle of the dividing cell?

metaphase

When during the cell cycle are chromosomes visible?

only during mitosis

The cell cycle is

period of time between the birth and the death of a cell.

The first phase of mitosis is called

prophase