Cell-Cycle Checkpoints and Meiosis

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What is the main event in telophase of cell division?

  • Chromosomes condense
  • Alignment of chromosomes
  • Separation of sister chromatids
  • Re-formation of nuclei (correct)

During which phase of cell division do the sister chromatids move toward opposite poles?

  • Telophase
  • Metaphase
  • Anaphase (correct)
  • Prophase

How does cytokinesis occur in animal cells during cell division?

  • Formation of a cell plate
  • Splitting through the centromere
  • Cell pinching in two with a cleavage furrow (correct)
  • Microtubules pulling apart the cell

What controls cell division and involves cyclin proteins and kinase enzymes?

<p>Control of cell division (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase involves the alignment of chromosomes along the center of the cell?

<p>Metaphase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens during anaphase of cell division?

<p>Separation of sister chromatids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between meiosis I and meiosis II?

<p>Homologous chromosomes separate in meiosis I, while sister chromatids separate in meiosis II. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of meiosis II do spindle fibers contract, splitting the centromeres and moving sister chromatids to opposite poles?

<p>Anaphase II (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs in telophase I of meiosis?

<p>Nuclear envelopes reform around daughter chromosomes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes cytokinesis in meiosis?

<p>Cytokinesis occurs simultaneously with telophase II. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key function of apoptosis in cell biology?

<p>Preventing continuous cell division and potential tumor formation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which phase of meiosis do spindle fibers bind to both sides of the centromeres?

<p>Metaphase II (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of meiosis?

<p>To produce eggs and sperm with half the number of chromosomes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of meiosis do chromosomes become visible and pair up?

<p>Prophase I (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens during anaphase I of meiosis?

<p>Chromosomes separate and move to opposite poles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process helps ensure genetic diversity during meiosis?

<p>Independent assortment in metaphase I (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of telophase in meiosis?

<p>Cell starts to divide into two daughter cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does meiosis differ from mitosis in terms of chromosome separation?

<p>Meiosis separates homologous chromosomes in anaphase, while mitosis separates sister chromatids. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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