Cell Cycle Quiz

What is the process by which a cell divides into two daughter cells?

• cell division

• cell growth

• cell fusion

• cell replication

Which phase of the cell cycle is responsible for DNA replication?

• S phase

• M phase

• G2 phase

• G1 phase

What are the two main stages of cell division?

• meiosis and apoptosis

• interphase and anaphase

• mitosis and cytokinesis

• prophase and telophase

During which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?

• metaphase

• telophase

• anaphase

• prophase

What is the purpose of meiosis?

• The purpose of meiosis is to produce somatic cells with half the number of chromosomes.

• The purpose of meiosis is to produce gametes with half the number of chromosomes.

• The purpose of meiosis is to produce gametes with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cells.

• The purpose of meiosis is to produce gametes with double the number of chromosomes.

How many daughter cells are produced in meiosis?

• 2

• 6

• 8

• 4

What is the longest phase of the cell cycle?

• Mitosis

• Interphase

• Cytokinesis

• Prophase

What happens during interphase?

• Cell death, DNA replication, and preparation for cell division

• Cell growth, DNA repair, and preparation for cell division

• Cell division, DNA replication, and preparation for cell growth

• Cell growth, DNA replication, and preparation for cell division

What is the purpose of cytokinesis?

• The purpose of cytokinesis is to transport nutrients within a cell.

• The purpose of cytokinesis is to regulate cell division.

• The purpose of cytokinesis is to divide the cytoplasm of a cell into two daughter cells.

• The purpose of cytokinesis is to replicate the DNA of a cell.

What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

• Mitosis results in four identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in two non-identical daughter cells.

• Mitosis and meiosis both result in two identical daughter cells.

• Mitosis and meiosis both result in four non-identical daughter cells.

• Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four non-identical daughter cells.