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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?

Meiosis reduces the number of chromosomes in a cell, while mitosis maintains the chromosome number (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Prophase (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the cell cycle involves replication of chromosomes?

S phase (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Haploid (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Metaphase (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of kinetochore fibers during prophase?

They interact with the spindle polar fibers connecting the kinetochores to the polar fibers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the nuclear membrane during metaphase?

It disappears completely (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of centrioles during prophase?

They move away from one another toward opposite ends of the cell (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the metaphase plate?

To align chromosomes at right angles to the spindle poles (D) Signup and view all the answers