8 Questions
Which process involves the division of a single cell into two identical daughter cells?
Mitosis
What is the main purpose of mitosis in multicellular organisms?
To repair damaged tissues
During which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?
Metaphase
Which organelle is responsible for producing energy in almost all cells in the body?
Mitochondria
What is the meaning of the term 'myo' in mitochondrial myopathies?
Muscle
What are mitochondrial diseases that cause both muscular and neurological problems called?
Mitochondrial encephalomyopathies
Why do the symptoms of mitochondrial disease vary among individuals?
Due to unique distribution of mitochondria in the body
Which type of disorder affects more than one type of cell, tissue, or organ in the body?
Mitochondrial diseases
Test your knowledge on mitosis, the process of cell division in which a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells. Discover the main purpose of mitosis in multicellular organisms and identify the phase in which chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell.
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