
Lesson 7 - Mitosis and Meiosis, Their Significance
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- Q1
What is the main purpose of mitosis?
Formation of genetic diversity
Growth and repair of tissues
Reduction of chromosome number
Production of gametes
20s - Q2
During which phase of mitosis do sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles?
Anaphase
Prophase
Metaphase
Telophase
20s - Q3
What process occurs during Prophase I of meiosis but not during mitosis?
Crossing-over
Cytokinesis
Chromosome alignment
Chromatin condensation
20s - Q4
Which of the following correctly describes meiosis?
Produces two identical diploid cells
Involves two successive divisions
Occurs in somatic cells
Maintains the chromosome number in daughter cells
20s - Q5
How many chromosomes will each daughter cell have after mitosis if the parent cell has 16 chromosomes?
8
64
32
16
20s - Q6
Which stage of mitosis is characterized by chromosomes aligning at the cell's equator?
Prophase
Anaphase
Telophase
Metaphase
20s - Q7
What is the result of nondisjunction during meiosis?
Normal chromosome distribution
Gametes with abnormal chromosome numbers
Equal division of cytoplasm
Complete halt of cell division
20s - Q8
What is the significance of crossing-over in meiosis?
Ensuring equal division of cytoplasm
Maintaining chromosome number
Repairing damaged DNA
Promoting genetic diversity
20s - Q9
Which type of cells are produced by meiosis?
Gametes
Somatic cells
Skin cells
Muscle cells
20s - Q10
Which of the following is a characteristic of cancer cells?
Limited number of cell divisions
Controlled division
Ignore growth stop signals
Undergo apoptosis regularly
20s - Q11
Which of the following is NOT part of mitosis?
Prophase
Metaphase
Interphase
Anaphase
20s - Q12
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the functions of mitosis?
It enables the repair of damaged tissues.
It supports growth in multicellular organisms.
It replaces worn-out cells.
It facilitates genetic recombination.
20s - Q13
Which of the following disorders is NOT caused by nondisjunction?
Down syndrome
Ackerman syndrome
Turner syndrome
Klinefelter syndrome
20s - Q14
Which of the following processes does NOT contribute to genetic diversity?
Cloning
Crossing-over
Independent assortment
Random fertilization
20s - Q15
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of meiosis?
It involves two successive divisions
It reduces chromosome number by half.
It produces four haploid cells.
It occurs in somatic cells.
20s