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What is the main aim of mitotic cell division?

To randomly divide DNA into the daughter cells

To induce tumor or cancer

To create cells with incomplete sets of chromosomes

To ensure the daughter cell receives a complete set of chromosomes (correct)

During which phase of mitosis does the division of cytoplasm to form two new cells typically start?

Telophase

Prophase

Metaphase

Anaphase (correct)

What happens in the metaphase stage of mitosis?

Chromosomes align in the center of the cell (correct)

Nucleus divides

Cytoplasm splits

Chromosomes are duplicated

Why is it crucial for mitotic cell divisions to occur in a strict consecutive order?

To guarantee successful separation of chromosomes Signup and view all the answers

Which organism uses mitotic cell divisions as a form of reproduction?

Yeast Signup and view all the answers

What could happen if a daughter cell receives too few or too many chromosomes after mitotic division?

It leads to tumor or cancer formation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of mitosis?

To create genetically identical daughter cells Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a stage of mitosis?

Interphase Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the mitotic spindle during mitosis?

To separate the sister chromatids Signup and view all the answers

How do the processes of cytokinesis differ between animal and plant cells?

Animal cells form a contractile ring, while plant cells form a cell plate Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of cytokinesis?

To divide the cytoplasm and form two daughter cells Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a stage of the mitotic (M) phase?

Interphase Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of mitotic cell division?

To split a cell into two identical daughter cells Signup and view all the answers

What happens when cytokinesis finishes during mitosis?

Two new cells are formed, each with a complete set of chromosomes Signup and view all the answers

How do daughter cells in mitosis compare to the mother cell?

They have identical sets of chromosomes to the mother cell Signup and view all the answers

What is the major difference between meiosis and mitosis?

Meiosis reduces the number of chromosomes by half Signup and view all the answers

In meiosis, what is the purpose of producing haploid cells?

To generate sperm and eggs for sexual reproduction Signup and view all the answers

How do daughter cells resulting from meiosis differ from those in mitosis?

They contain half the number of chromosomes Signup and view all the answers