Mitosis: A Fundamental Process in Cell Biology

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Which phase of mitosis involves the movement of centrosomes to opposite poles of the cell?

Metaphase

Prophase (correct)

Telophase

Anaphase

What is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells from a single parent cell?

Meiosis

Mitosis (correct)

Cytokinesis

Apoptosis

In which phase of mitosis do the chromatids move to opposite poles of the cell?

Metaphase

Anaphase (correct)

Telophase

Prophase

What is the term for the division of the cytoplasm following mitosis?

Cytokinesis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a phase of mitosis?

Interphase Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a measure of the rate of mitosis in a tissue sample?

Mitotic index Signup and view all the answers

Which genetic disorder can result from errors in mitosis leading to an abnormal number of chromosomes?

Down Syndrome Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells are produced as a result of mitosis?

Identical daughter cells Signup and view all the answers

How do higher mitotic indices relate to cancer diagnosis?

Associated with more aggressive and rapidly dividing cancers Signup and view all the answers

Which cellular process occurs immediately after mitosis?

Cytokinesis Signup and view all the answers

What type of drugs target the mitotic process as a therapeutic strategy against cancer?

Mitotic inhibitors Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of mitosis involves the condensation of chromatin into visible chromosomes?

Prophase Signup and view all the answers

What is the main event that occurs during metaphase of mitosis?

Alignment of chromosomes at the cell's equator Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes cytokinesis in mitosis?

Division of the cytoplasm to form two daughter cells Signup and view all the answers

What happens during anaphase of mitosis?

Separation of sister chromatids and their movement to opposite poles Signup and view all the answers

How does mitosis contribute to tissue repair?

By promoting cell growth and division Signup and view all the answers

What are the physiological roles of mitosis in growth and development?

Promoting cell growth and division Signup and view all the answers

How does dysregulation of mitosis contribute to cancer development?

Causing unequal distribution of genetic material to daughter cells Signup and view all the answers

What is aneuploidy related to in the context of mitosis?

Errors in chromosome segregation during mitosis Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential therapeutic strategy targeting mitosis in cancer treatment?

Inhibition of spindle fiber formation Signup and view all the answers

What are current therapeutic strategies targeting mitosis in cancer treatment primarily aimed at?

Disrupting mitotic processes in cancer cells Signup and view all the answers