Mastering Mitosis: A Cellular Journey

What is the correct order of stages in mitosis?

• Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

• Anaphase, Metaphase, Prophase, Telophase

• Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, Prophase

• Telophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Prophase

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

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

What is the primary function of the mitotic spindle?

• To duplicate DNA

• To divide the cell membrane

• To separate sister chromatids

• To produce ribosomes

In which phase of mitosis do the sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles of the cell?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis. What does it accomplish?

• It duplicates the cell's DNA.

• It separates the cell's cytoplasm, creating two daughter cells.

• It forms the mitotic spindle.

• It synthesizes proteins needed for cell division.

Which cellular structure is responsible for the formation of the mitotic spindle?

• Golgi apparatus

• Centrosome

• Lysosome

• Endoplasmic reticulum

At what point in the cell cycle does the cell prepare for mitosis by replicating its DNA?

• G1 phase

• S phase

• G2 phase

• M phase

Which of the following is NOT a component of the mitotic spindle?

• Microtubules

• Centrioles

• Kinetochore fibers

• Nucleolus

During which stage of mitosis does the nuclear envelope re-form around the separated chromosomes?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

What is the main difference between plant and animal cytokinesis?

• Animal cells form a cleavage furrow while plant cells form a cell plate.

• Plant cells form a cleavage furrow while animal cells form a cell plate.

• Animal cells do not undergo cytokinesis.

• Plant cells do not undergo cytokinesis.