Understanding Mitosis in Eukaryotic Organisms
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What is the main purpose of mitosis?

  • To facilitate growth and replace worn-out cells (correct)
  • To produce haploid cells
  • To increase genetic diversity
  • To repair damaged tissues
  • Which type of organisms use mitosis for cellular division?

  • Viruses
  • Prokaryotes only
  • Both prokaryotes and eukaryotes
  • Eukaryotes only (correct)
  • What happens during mitosis?

  • Cell death
  • DNA replication (correct)
  • Cell fusion
  • Mitochondrial division
  • How do tissues repair themselves when damaged?

    <p>Via mitosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process does not occur during mitosis?

    <p>Cell contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes line up end to end along the middle of the cell?

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

    What is the main purpose of interphase in the cell cycle?

    <p>Replicating DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelles are positioned at the poles of the cell during prophase of mitosis?

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

    What happens in telophase of mitosis?

    <p>Nucleus membrane dissolves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of anaphase in mitosis?

    <p>Pulling sister chromatids apart</p> Signup and view all the answers

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