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1. Which of the following correctly describes mitosis?
A. Cell division that results in gametes
B. Cell division that produces two identical daughter cells C. Cell division that leads to four genetically different cells D. Cell division that only occurs in reproductive organs Answer: B 2. In which phase of mitosis do chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell? A. Prophase B. Metaphase C. Anaphase D. Telophase Answer: B 3. What is the main purpose of mitosis? A. Sexual reproduction B. Production of gametes C. Growth and tissue repair D. Genetic variation Answer: C 4. During which phase of mitosis do sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles? A. Anaphase B. Prophase C. Metaphase D. Telophase Answer: A 5. In mitosis, what happens during cytokinesis? A. The nuclear membrane reforms B. Chromosomes are duplicated C. The cell's cytoplasm divides D. Chromatids are pulled apart Answer: C 6. How many chromosomes are present in a human cell at the end of mitosis? A. 23 B. 46 C. 92 D. 2n = 46 Answer: B or D 7. Which phase of mitosis is characterized by the reformation of the nuclear membrane and the appearance of two new nuclei? A. Prophase B. Telophase C. Metaphase D. Anaphase
8. Mitosis occurs in which of the following types of cells?
A. Gametes B. Somatic cells or Body cells C. Reproductive cells D. Both A and B Answer: B Meiosis 9. Which of the following is a key difference between meiosis and mitosis? A. Meiosis results in identical cells, while mitosis does not B. Mitosis occurs in reproductive cells, while meiosis occurs in somatic cells C. Meiosis produces four haploid cells, while mitosis produces two diploid cells D. Mitosis involves two divisions, while meiosis involves one division Answer: C 10. What happens during crossing over in meiosis? A. Sister chromatids are pulled apart B. DNA is replicated C. Homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material D. Chromosomes align at the metaphase plate Answer: C 11. In which stage of meiosis do homologous chromosomes separate? A. Prophase I B. Anaphase I C. Metaphase II D. Telophase II Answer: B 12. How many daughter cells are produced at the end of meiosis? A. 2 B. 4 C. 8 D. 1 Answer: B 13. Which phase of meiosis is responsible for reducing the chromosome number by half? A. Meiosis I B. Meiosis II C. Telophase I D. Anaphase II Answer: A 14. What is the result of meiosis? A. Two genetically identical diploid cells B. Two genetically different diploid cells C. Four genetically different haploid cells D. Four genetically identical haploid cells Answer: C 15. In meiosis, when do sister chromatids separate? A. Anaphase I B. Anaphase II C. Prophase I D. Metaphase I Answer: B 16. Which of the following best describes a cell at the end of meiosis I? A. Diploid with duplicated chromosomes B. Haploid with duplicated chromosomes C. Diploid with unduplicated chromosomes D. Haploid with unduplicated chromosomes Answer: B 17. Which event occurs only in meiosis and not in mitosis? A. DNA replication B. Chromosome alignment at the center of the cell C. Homologous chromosome pairing D. Cytokinesis Answer: C 18. What is the significance of meiosis in sexual reproduction? A. To produce identical cells for tissue growth B. To generate variation among offspring C. To create energy for the organism D. To repair damaged cells Answer: B
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