10 Questions
During which phase of interphase does DNA replication occur?
S phase
What is unique about the G0 phase in the cell cycle?
Differentiation and specialized cell function occur
What term is used to describe the mitosis process when emphasizing the identical chromosome number in daughter cells?
Equational division
Which of the following events does NOT occur during interphase?
Nuclear envelope breakdown
Which phase of mitosis is characterized by the condensation of chromosomes and the breakdown of the nuclear envelope?
Prophase
What is the role of kinetochores during cell division?
They act as attachment sites for spindle fibers.
During which phase of mitosis do sister chromatids separate?
Anaphase
What distinguishes meiosis from mitosis in terms of their end products?
Meiosis results in four non-identical haploid cells, whereas mitosis results in two identical diploid cells.
What occurs during Prophase I of meiosis?
Homologous chromosomes undergo crossing over.
How many chromosomes does each daughter cell have after Meiosis I?
23 chromosomes, each composed of two sister chromatids.
This quiz covers the basics of cell division, including the cell cycle, mitosis, and meiosis, and their importance in growth, development, and reproduction.
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