Quiz on Mitosis

Multiple Choice Quiz on Mitosis

This quiz is designed to assess your basic knowledge in 'Mitosis'.  Choose the best answer from the four options given. When you've finished answering as many of the questions as you can, scroll down to the bottom of the page and check your answers by clicking 'Score'.  Percentage scores will be displayed along with the right answers. 

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1. Mitosis is a type of cell division that forms
a) 2 genetically different cells
b) 4 genetically different cells
c) 2 genetically identical cells
d) 4 genetically identical cells

2. The longest phase of mitosis is
a) prophase
b) metaphase
c) anaphase
d) telophase

3. The shortest phase of mitosis is
a) prophase
b) metaphase
c) anaphase
d) telophase

4. During which phase of mitosis do chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane?
a) prophase
b) metaphase
c) anaphase
d) telophase

5. What structure is responsible for pulling the sister chromatids apart during anaphase?
a) spindle fibers
b) centrioles
c) nuclear envelope
d) cell membrane

6. In which phase does the nuclear envelope begin to break down?
a) prophase
b) metaphase
c) anaphase
d) telophase

7. Cytokinesis, the division of the cytoplasm, typically occurs during which phase?
a) prophase
b) metaphase
c) anaphase
d) telophase

8. The phase of mitosis where the chromosomes become visible and the mitotic spindle begins to form is called:
a) prophase
b) metaphase
c) anaphase
d) telophase

9. Which of the following is NOT a phase of mitosis?
a) prophase
b) metaphase
c) interphase
d) telophase

10. At the end of mitosis, each daughter cell will have how many chromosomes compared to the parent cell?
a) half the number
b) the same number
c) double the number
d) a random number

11. What is the primary purpose of mitosis?
a) To reduce the chromosome number
b) To produce gametes
c) To enable growth and repair
d) To increase genetic diversity

12. Which of the following occurs during telophase?
a) Chromosomes condense
b) Nuclear envelopes reform
c) Spindle fibers pull apart chromatids
d) Chromosomes align at the equator

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