Cell Division and Genetics Vocabulary Quiz

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9th Grade
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Christopher Powers
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the phase of mitosis in which the chromosomes separate and move to opposite ends of the cell?
Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a cancer-causing substance?
Carcinogen
Chromosome
Cytoplasm
Centromere
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
Gap 1
Synthesis phase
Gap 2
Mitotic phase
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the role of spindle fibers during cell division.
They form the cell plate in plant cells.
They move the chromosomes during cell division.
They attach sister chromatids at the centromere.
They are responsible for cytokinesis.
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-4
5.
MATCH QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Match the following cell cycle processes with their functions.
Process during cytokinesis
By ensuring the cell is ready to proceed to the next phase
Event during anaphase
By forming the cleavage furrow
Function of DNA polymerase
By separating sister chromatids
Role of cell cycle checkpoint
By initiating DNA replication
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Compare and contrast the roles of the cleavage furrow and the cell plate in cytokinesis.
Both are involved in DNA replication.
Cleavage furrow is in animal cells, cell plate is in plant cells.
Both are involved in the formation of spindle fibers.
Cleavage furrow forms the centromere, cell plate forms the nucleus.
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is differential gene expression important in multicellular organisms?
It allows for the formation of spindle fibers.
It enables cells to become specialized in structure and function.
It ensures DNA replication occurs.
It prevents the formation of cancer cells.
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-4
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