Cell Division in Eukaryotic Cells

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During which phase of interphase does DNA replication occur?

  • G0 phase
  • S phase (correct)
  • G2 phase
  • G1 phase

What is unique about the G0 phase in the cell cycle?

  • DNA replication occurs
  • Cell division is rampant
  • Differentiation and specialized cell function occur (correct)
  • Cells have duplicated chromatids

What term is used to describe the mitosis process when emphasizing the identical chromosome number in daughter cells?

  • Somatogenesis
  • Equational division (correct)
  • Cytokinesis
  • Meiotic division

Which of the following events does NOT occur during interphase?

<p>Nuclear envelope breakdown (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of mitosis is characterized by the condensation of chromosomes and the breakdown of the nuclear envelope?

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

What is the role of kinetochores during cell division?

<p>They act as attachment sites for spindle fibers. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of mitosis do sister chromatids separate?

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

What distinguishes meiosis from mitosis in terms of their end products?

<p>Meiosis results in four non-identical haploid cells, whereas mitosis results in two identical diploid cells. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during Prophase I of meiosis?

<p>Homologous chromosomes undergo crossing over. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many chromosomes does each daughter cell have after Meiosis I?

<p>23 chromosomes, each composed of two sister chromatids. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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