Mitosis and Meiosis

Question 1

What is the process by which a cell divides into two daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell?

Answer 1

Mitosis

Question 2

In which phase of the cell cycle does mitosis occur?

Answer 2

M phase (mitotic phase)

Question 3

True or False: Mitosis results in daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What are the four stages of mitosis in order?

Answer 4

Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

Question 5

During which stage of mitosis do the chromosomes condense and become visible?

Answer 5

Prophase

Question 6

What structure helps to separate the chromosomes during mitosis?

Answer 6

Spindle fibers

Question 7

What is the process by which germ cells divide to form gametes with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell?

Answer 7

Meiosis

Question 8

How many rounds of cell division occur in meiosis?

Answer 8

Two

Question 9

True or False: Meiosis results in daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

What is the name of the process in meiosis where homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material?

Answer 10

Crossing over

Question 11

During which phase of meiosis does the homologous chromosomes pair up?

Answer 11

Prophase I

Question 12

What is the term for a cell that contains two sets of chromosomes, one set from each parent?

Answer 12

Diploid

Question 13

What is the term for a cell that contains only one set of chromosomes?

Answer 13

Haploid

Question 14

Which type of cell division is responsible for growth, repair, and asexual reproduction?

Answer 14

Mitosis

Question 15

Which type of cell division is responsible for producing gametes (sperm and egg cells)?

Answer 15

Meiosis

Question 16

During which phase of meiosis do the sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles?

Answer 16

Anaphase II

Question 17

In which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes align at the cell’s equator?

Answer 17

Metaphase

Question 18

What is the term for the division of the cytoplasm following the completion of mitosis?

Answer 18

Cytokinesis

Question 19

Which process produces genetically diverse offspring due to independent assortment and crossing over?

Answer 19

Meiosis

Question 20

During which phase of meiosis do the homologous chromosomes line up at the cell’s equator?

Answer 20

Metaphase I

Question 21

Which type of cell division results in daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell?

Answer 21

Mitosis