Cell Division: Mitosis and Meiosis Quiz
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During which stage of mitosis do chromosomes line up in the center of the cell?

  • Prophase
  • Telophase
  • Anaphase
  • Metaphase (correct)

    • What happens during Anaphase in mitosis?

  • Chromosomes elongate
  • Nuclear membranes break down
  • Chromosomes are pulled to opposite ends of the cell (correct)
  • Two new cells are formed

    • Which stage marks the beginning of the cell division process?

  • Metaphase
  • Cytokinesis
  • Prophase
  • Telophase (correct)

    • What is the end result of mitosis in terms of chromosome number?

    <p>Two cells with identical chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is mitosis important for organisms?

    <p>It is essential for growth and repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary outcome of mitosis?

    <p>Two nuclei are formed with the same number of chromosomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage of mitosis does the nuclear membrane begin to break down?

    <p>Prophase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many diploid cells are produced after mitosis?

    <p>Two diploid cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs at the beginning of prophase in mitosis?

    <p>Chromosomes condense and fibers begin to form.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the products of mitosis compared to meiosis?

    <p>Mitosis produces identical diploid cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of meiosis?

    <p>Sexual reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the chromosome number of daughter cells after meiosis in a diploid cell?

    <p>Half of the parent nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which phase of meiosis does nuclear division occur?

    <p>Prophase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many daughter cells are produced at the end of meiosis?

    <p>Four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the daughter cells produced by meiosis from those produced by mitosis?

    <p>Daughter cells from meiosis are haploid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes benign tumors?

    <p>They stop dividing after a certain time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the movement of malignant cells to other parts of the body?

    <p>Metastasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common carcinogen?

    <p>Vitamin C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment is commonly used for cancer?

    <p>Surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is generally true about malignant tumors?

    <p>They multiply at an abnormal rate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of muscular tissue found in animals?

    <p>Cardiac</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a major type of plant tissue?

    <p>Muscular tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process involves the growth of cells in a medium outside of the organism?

    <p>In vitro growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tissue type provides structural support in plants?

    <p>Ground tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a type of connective tissue in animals?

    <p>Cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cell contains two sets of chromosomes?

    <p>Diploid cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diploid number of chromosomes in humans?

    <p>46</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell not divide?

    <p>Interphase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which phase of interphase do chromosomes become very elongated?

    <p>Interphase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a haploid cell in humans?

    <p>Sperm cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary benefits of micropropagation?

    <p>Genetically identical plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are chromosomes made up of?

    <p>DNA and proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes cell continuity?

    <p>The capacity for cells to divide and persist through generations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the use of the product codeine?

    <p>Pain killer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a gene responsible for?

    <p>Coding for protein formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines osmosis in biological systems?

    <p>Movement of water from high water concentration to low water concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes diffusion?

    <p>Spreading out of molecules from high concentration to low concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a semi-permeable membrane?

    <p>Allows only some molecules to pass through</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which direction do water molecules move during osmosis?

    <p>From high water concentration to low water concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process is described as passive and does not require energy?

    <p>Diffusion of gases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to an animal cell placed in a more concentrated solution?

    <p>Cell shrivels and can die</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an animal cell is placed in a less concentrated solution, what is the likely outcome?

    <p>Cell bursts and can die</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when an animal cell is in a solution of equal concentration?

    <p>Water moves in and out at equal rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical change occurs to a plant cell in a more concentrated solution?

    <p>Cell membrane moves away from cell wall (Plasmolysis)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of water movement in a plant cell when exposed to a concentrated solution?

    <p>Plants wilt overall due to water loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes fats?

    <p>Fats are solid at room temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of triglycerides?

    <p>Storing energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic distinguishes phospholipids from triglycerides?

    <p>Phospholipids form bilayers in cell membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of a phospholipid is hydrophilic?

    <p>The hydrophillic head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about oils is true?

    <p>Oils are liquid at room temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

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