B2 Cell Division

Question 1

What is the process by which a cell divides to form two identical daughter cells?

Answer 1

Mitosis

Question 2

True or False: Meiosis results in four genetically different cells.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The cell cycle consists of interphase and _____ phase.

Answer 3

mitotic

Question 4

What phase of the cell cycle is primarily for cell growth and DNA replication?

Answer 4

Interphase

Question 5

What is the term for the division of the cytoplasm during cell division?

Answer 5

Cytokinesis

Question 6

Which type of cell division is used for growth and repair?

Answer 6

Mitosis

Question 7

What is produced by meiosis?

Answer 7

Gametes

Question 8

True or False: Somatic cells undergo meiosis.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

In which phase of mitosis do chromosomes align at the cell’s equator?

Answer 9

Metaphase

Question 10

What is the main purpose of meiosis?

Answer 10

To produce gametes for sexual reproduction

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The diploid number of chromosomes in humans is _____.

Answer 11

46

Question 12

What is the term for the genetic material that condenses to form chromosomes during cell division?

Answer 12

Chromatin

Question 13

During which stage of meiosis does crossing over occur?

Answer 13

Prophase I

Question 14

What is the result of mitosis?

Answer 14

Two identical daughter cells

Question 15

Which process increases genetic diversity in offspring?

Answer 15

Meiosis

Question 16

True or False: Cells spend most of their life in the mitotic phase.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

What is the role of spindle fibers during cell division?

Answer 17

To separate the chromosomes

Question 18

Fill in the blank: Each human gamete contains _____ chromosomes.

Answer 18

23

Question 19

What is the phase called where the cell prepares for division?

Answer 19

Interphase

Question 20

What happens during anaphase of mitosis?

Answer 20

Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles