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Mitosis vs. Meiosis

Quiz by Janet Brownell

Grade 6-8
Science
Next Generation Science Standards

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  • Q1
    During which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?
    Telophase
    Metaphase
    Prophase
    Anaphase
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the purpose of mitosis?
    To produce haploid cells
    To produce sex cells
    To produce genetically different cells
    To produce two genetically identical daughter cells
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the correct order of phases in mitosis?
    Metaphase, Telophase, Anaphase, Prophase
    Anaphase, Metaphase, Prophase, Telophase
    Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
    Telophase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the purpose of cytokinesis?
    To align the chromosomes in the middle of the cell
    To divide the cytoplasm and separate the two daughter cells
    To replicate the cell membrane
    To duplicate the genetic material
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the function of the spindle fibers during mitosis?
    To assist in the synthesis of new DNA strands
    To generate energy for the cell division process
    To separate the chromosomes and move them to opposite poles
    To protect the DNA inside the nucleus
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the first phase of mitosis?
    Telophase
    Metaphase
    Prophase
    Anaphase
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the correct sequence of events in mitosis?
    Chromosomes align, chromosomes separate, chromatin condenses, new nuclei form
    New nuclei form, chromatin condenses, chromosomes align, chromosomes separate
    New nuclei form, chromosomes separate, chromatin condenses, chromosomes align
    Chromatin condenses, chromosomes align, chromosomes separate, new nuclei form
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the purpose of the cell cycle?
    To produce new cells
    To repair damaged DNA
    To regulate cell growth and division
    To facilitate protein synthesis
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the final result of mitosis?
    Genetically different cells
    Haploid cells
    Two identical daughter cells
    Sex cells
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the purpose of the mitotic spindle in mitosis?
    To maintain cell shape and structure
    To transport nutrients to the cell
    To separate the sister chromatids during cell division
    To create new organelles for the daughter cells
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the process by which a cell splits to create two identical copies of the original cell?
    Cellular respiration
    Meiosis
    Photosynthesis
    Mitosis
    30s
  • Q12
    How many chromosomes does a cell created through mitosis have?
    23 chromosomes
    46 chromosomes
    92 chromosomes
    69 chromosomes
    30s
  • Q13
    What does meiosis do to the number of chromosomes in a cell?
    Does not change the number of chromosomes
    Doubles the number of chromosomes
    Triple the number of chromosomes
    Halves the number of chromosomes
    30s
  • Q14
    Which cells in the human body are created through meiosis?
    Nerve cells
    Skin cells
    Muscle cells
    Sex cells (sperm and egg cells)
    30s
  • Q15
    What is an example of mitosis in the human body?
    Production of hormones
    Digestion of food
    Filtration of blood
    Healing of a wound
    30s

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