21 Questions
Which phase of mitosis involves the movement of centrosomes to opposite poles of the cell?
Prophase
What is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells from a single parent cell?
Mitosis
In which phase of mitosis do the chromatids move to opposite poles of the cell?
Anaphase
What is the term for the division of the cytoplasm following mitosis?
Cytokinesis
Which of the following is not a phase of mitosis?
Interphase
What is the term for a measure of the rate of mitosis in a tissue sample?
Mitotic index
Which genetic disorder can result from errors in mitosis leading to an abnormal number of chromosomes?
Down Syndrome
Which type of cells are produced as a result of mitosis?
Identical daughter cells
How do higher mitotic indices relate to cancer diagnosis?
Associated with more aggressive and rapidly dividing cancers
Which cellular process occurs immediately after mitosis?
Cytokinesis
What type of drugs target the mitotic process as a therapeutic strategy against cancer?
Mitotic inhibitors
Which phase of mitosis involves the condensation of chromatin into visible chromosomes?
Prophase
What is the main event that occurs during metaphase of mitosis?
Alignment of chromosomes at the cell's equator
Which of the following accurately describes cytokinesis in mitosis?
Division of the cytoplasm to form two daughter cells
What happens during anaphase of mitosis?
Separation of sister chromatids and their movement to opposite poles
How does mitosis contribute to tissue repair?
By promoting cell growth and division
What are the physiological roles of mitosis in growth and development?
Promoting cell growth and division
How does dysregulation of mitosis contribute to cancer development?
Causing unequal distribution of genetic material to daughter cells
What is aneuploidy related to in the context of mitosis?
Errors in chromosome segregation during mitosis
What is a potential therapeutic strategy targeting mitosis in cancer treatment?
Inhibition of spindle fiber formation
What are current therapeutic strategies targeting mitosis in cancer treatment primarily aimed at?
Disrupting mitotic processes in cancer cells
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