Cell Division Quiz

What is the term for having fewer chromosomes than normal?

• Monosomy

• Trisomy

• Polyploidy

• Haploidy

What happens to chromatin fibers during cell division?

• They become longer and thinner

• They become invisible

• They become densely coiled and compactly folded

• They disappear

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What structure connects sister chromatids?

• Telomeres

• Centromeres

• Ribosomes

• Nucleosomes

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How many chromosomes are present after mitosis in human cells?

• 23

• 46

• 92

• 69

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What is the function of the centromere?

• Organize microtubules

• Constrict chromosome region

• Fix mutations

• Duplicate DNA

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What is the relationship between kinetochores and centromeres?

• Kinetochores form at centromeres

• Centromeres form at kinetochores

• They are unrelated

• Both are part of spindle fibers

What is the main event during the M phase of the cell cycle?

• DNA synthesis

• Preparation for division

• Division of chromosomes

• Initial growth

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What is the main activity during the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

• DNA synthesis

• Preparation for mitosis

• Preparation for DNA synthesis

• Cytokinesis

Which phase follows the G2 phase in the cell cycle?

• G1 phase

• S phase

• Mitosis

• G0 phase

What significant event occurs during Prophase?

• Chromosomes line up on the metaphase plate

• Chromosomes condense

• Chromosomes separate

• Cytoplasm divides

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