THE BIG MITOSIS AND MEIOSIS QUIZ

1. Cytokinesis is the division of

a cell.
a nucleus.
cytoplasm.
a chromosome.
DNA.

2. The genetic material in the nucleus is located in the

nucleolus.
nuclear membrane.
nuclear sap.
chromosomes.
vacuole.

3. Which of the following does mitosis normally accomplish?

Production of two identical daughter cells.
Production of two nuclei with identical genetic content.
Precise division of the cytoplasm and its distribution to two daughter cells.
Reproduction of mitochondria and chloroplasts.
Production of a cancer cell.

4. Where does the duplication of chromosomes occur?

interphase
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophases

5. In what phase does the movement of individual chromosomes towards

opposite poles occur?
interphase
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophases

6. In what phase does the arrangement of chromosomes along the equator of the
cell occur?
interphase
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophases

7. In what phase does the disappearance of nuclear membrane and nucleoli

occur?
interphase
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophases
8. In what phase does the DNA become visible strands?
interphase
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophase
9. The two chromatids of a chromosome separate from each other during
prophase.
metaphase.
anaphase.
telophases.
interphase.
10. Meiosis involves _______ division(s) of a nucleus.
one
two
four
eight
ten

11. Which of the following are typical of both mitosis and of the first division of
meiosis?
The genetic material in the nucleus is duplicated prior to division.
Spindle fibers form.
Two nuclei form as a result of the division.
All of the above.
None of the above.
12. Which of the following is characteristic of the first division of meiosis but not
mitosis?
Chromosomes are duplicated prior to division.
Nuclear membrane and nucleolus disappear in prophase.
Sister chromatids are attached to each other at the centromere.
Homologous chromosomes pair.
none of the above.
13. Which of the following are ways that meiosis differs from mitosis?
In meiosis, the chromosome number is reduced.
In meiosis, the daughter cells are genetically different from the parent cell.
In meiosis, at least some of the daughter cells differ genetically from each other.
All of the above.
None of the above.
14. An advantage of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction is that it
allows
protection for the offspring.
more offspring to be produced.
more genetic variation among the offspring.
all of the above.
none of the above.

 Mitosis is nuclear division that starts with 1 diploid cells and ends with 2
______________cells.
Your answer:
diploid
polyploid
haploid
tetraploid

Which of these statements best summarizes the cell theory?

Your answer:
Cells contain a nucleus and other parts.
Cells come in different shapes and sizes.
Cells can be seen through a microscope.
Cells are the building blocks of living things.

 The karyotype above shows a person with this condition.

Your answer:
klinefelter's syndrome
monosomy
trisomy
fragile X syndrome

After cell division, a daughter cell will have properties like the parent cell
because--

Your answer:
DNA is replicated prior to cell division
enzymes control cell divison
chromosomes change structure when a cell divides
proteins are created when a cell divides

The cell spends the greatest amount of time in this stage of the cell cycle.
Your answer:
telophase
prophase
anaphase
interphase

An advantage of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction is that it

allows protection for the offspring. more offspring to be produced. more genetic
variation among the offspring. all of the above. none of the above. An advantage
over sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction is that it allows-Your answer:
more genetic variation among the offspring

faster time for reproduction to occur

protection for the offspring
more offspring to be produced

What type of cells result after meiosis?

Your answer:
2 genetically identical cells
4 genetically identical cells
2 diploids cells
4 genetically different cells

A human egg/sperm cell is _______________, but when the sperm and egg
come together the fertilized egg (potential human) is ________________.
Your answer:
diploid, diploid
haploid, diploid
diploid haploid
haploid, haploid

 Put the following cell cycle stages in the order they occur.
Your answer:
Prophase, Interphase, Telophase, Metaphase, Anaphase
Interphase, Prophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Telophase
Telophase, Prophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Interphase
Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

1. The process of mitosis ensures that:

each new cell is genetically different from its parent
each new cell receives the proper number of chromosomes
cells will divide at the appropriate time
DNA is replicated without errors
2. The image illustrates what phase of mitosis

anaphase
teleophase
metaphase
prophase

3. Which of the following is NOT part of mitosis

prophase
metaphase
telophase
interphase
4. Which of the following is NOT part of the chromosome?
kinetochore
chromatid
centromere
spindle

5. A cell that has 20 chromosomes undergoes mitosis. Which of the following is true?
two daughter cells will be created, each have 20 chromosomes
two daughter cells will be created, each have 40 chromosomes
4 daughter cells will be created, each having 10 chromosomes
2 daughter cells will be created, each having 10 chromosomes

6. A spindle forms during which phase?

G2
interphase
prophase
metaphase

7. Compared to the X chromosome, the Y chromosome is:

much larger
much smaller
more twisted
inherited more often

8. Which of the following can be determined from a karyotype?

the sex of the individual
whether the individual has Down Syndrome
The number of chromosomes present
all of these

9. Most cells spend their lives in:

prophase
metaphase
interphase
telophase

10. Cytokinesis begins during which phase?

telophase
synthesis phase
anaphase
metaphase