Cell Division

Question 0

Give a cellular process that occurs during this period in which the nucleus is not dividing.

Answer 0

Cell organelles are being replicated.

Question 1

What name is applied to the period of the cell cycle in which divisions is NOT taking place?

Answer 1

Interphase

Question 2

What term is used for the group of disorders in which control has been lost over the rate of mitosis?

Answer 2

Cancer

Question 3

What is the role of mitosis in single-celled organisms?

Answer 3

Reproduction

Question 4

Name the stage of mitosis in which the chromosomes are located at the equator of the cell and before tehy begin to separate.

Answer 4

Stage 2 - Metaphase

Question 5

To what are the chromosomes attached in the stage of mitosis referred to in d (metaphase)?

Answer 5

Spindle fibres

Question 6

Towards the end of mitosis, in what type of cell does a cell plate form?

Answer 6

Plant cell

Question 7

Give one way in which mitosis differs from meiosis.

Answer 7

In mitosis two identical cells are formed, whereas in meiosis four cells are formed with half thr number of chromosomes of the parent cell.

Question 8

Give one function of mitosis in multicellular organisms.

Answer 8

Growth/ Repair

Question 9

Give one loction where mitosis occurs in flowering plants.

Answer 9

Meristem

Question 10

Explain the term diploid number

Answer 10

two sets of Chromosomes

Question 11

Some cells in the human body undergo meiosis. Give one function of meiosis.

Answer 11

Produce haploid cells