18 Questions
What is the main aim of mitotic cell division?
To ensure the daughter cell receives a complete set of chromosomes
During which phase of mitosis does the division of cytoplasm to form two new cells typically start?
Anaphase
What happens in the metaphase stage of mitosis?
Chromosomes align in the center of the cell
Why is it crucial for mitotic cell divisions to occur in a strict consecutive order?
To guarantee successful separation of chromosomes
Which organism uses mitotic cell divisions as a form of reproduction?
Yeast
What could happen if a daughter cell receives too few or too many chromosomes after mitotic division?
It leads to tumor or cancer formation
What is the primary purpose of mitosis?
To create genetically identical daughter cells
Which of the following is NOT a stage of mitosis?
Interphase
What is the primary function of the mitotic spindle during mitosis?
To separate the sister chromatids
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
What is the primary function of cytokinesis?
To divide the cytoplasm and form two daughter cells
Which of the following is NOT a stage of the mitotic (M) phase?
Interphase
What is the purpose of mitotic cell division?
To split a cell into two identical daughter cells
What happens when cytokinesis finishes during mitosis?
Two new cells are formed, each with a complete set of chromosomes
How do daughter cells in mitosis compare to the mother cell?
They have identical sets of chromosomes to the mother cell
What is the major difference between meiosis and mitosis?
Meiosis reduces the number of chromosomes by half
In meiosis, what is the purpose of producing haploid cells?
To generate sperm and eggs for sexual reproduction
How do daughter cells resulting from meiosis differ from those in mitosis?
They contain half the number of chromosomes
Test your knowledge on the division process where the nucleus's DNA is divided into two equal sets of chromosomes. Learn about mitosis, the majority of cell divisions happening in the body, its role in development and growth, and how it replaces old cells with new ones.
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