Somatic Cells and Mitosis Quiz
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What is the primary outcome of mitosis?

  • Formation of genetically identical daughter cells (correct)
  • Development of haploid eggs and sperm
  • Reduction of the number of chromosomes in a cell
  • Production of gametes
  • Which term refers to the duplication and distribution of chromosomes during mitosis?

  • Diploid
  • Meiosis
  • Mitosis (correct)
  • Somatic
  • What type of cells undergo mitosis?

  • Germ cells
  • Gametes
  • Somatic cells (correct)
  • Haploid cells
  • What is the main difference between mitosis and meiosis?

    <p>Meiosis reduces the number of chromosomes in a cell, while mitosis maintains the chromosome number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of mitosis do the chromatin condense into discrete chromosomes?

    <p>Prophase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of the cell cycle involves replication of chromosomes?

    <p>S phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition of a cell having a single set of chromosomes?

    <p>Haploid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which phase of mitosis do spindles form at opposite poles of the cell?

    <p>Metaphase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of kinetochore fibers during prophase?

    <p>They interact with the spindle polar fibers connecting the kinetochores to the polar fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the nuclear membrane during metaphase?

    <p>It disappears completely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of centrioles during prophase?

    <p>They move away from one another toward opposite ends of the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the metaphase plate?

    <p>To align chromosomes at right angles to the spindle poles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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