Mitosis
Name the stages of mitosis in order.
(Interphase) Prophase → Metaphase → Anaphase → Telophase (Cytokinesis)
(Often remembered as PMAT)
What is meiosis?
Meiosis is a type of cell division that produces four genetically different haploid cells from one diploid cell.
What does DNA stand for?
A. Deoxyribonucleic Acid
B. Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
C. Double Nitrogen Acid
D. Deoxynitric Acid
A. Deoxyribonucleic Acid
During which stage do chromosomes line up at the equator?
A. Prophase
B. Metaphase
C. Anaphase
D. Telophase
B. Metaphase
DNA is found mainly in which part of a eukaryotic cell?
A. Cytoplasm
B. Ribosome
C. Nucleus
D. Cell membrane
C. Nucleus
What happens during metaphase?
Chromosomes line up at the equator (middle) of the cell.
How many daughter cells are produced in meiosis?
4
DNA has which shape?
A. Single helix
B. Double helix
C. Triple helix
D. Straight chain
B. Double helix
Which process increases genetic variation in meiosis?
A. Cytokinesis
B. DNA replication
C. Crossing over
D. Binary fission
C. Crossing over
DNA replication occurs during which phase of the cell cycle?
A. G₁ phase
B. S phase
C. G₂ phase
D. M phase
B. S phase
How many daughter cells are produced in mitosis?
2
Are the daughter cells genetically identical in Meiosis?
No, they are genetically different
Adenine always pairs with:
A. Cytosine
B. Guanine
C. Thymine
D. Uracil
C. Thymine
A-T
C-G
Cytosine pairs with:
A. Adenine
B. Thymine
C. Guanine
D. Uracil
C. Guanine
Which organ controls all activities of the body?
A. Heart
B. Lungs
C. Brain
D. Liver
C. Brain
Are daughter cells genetically identical to the parent cell?
YES
How many divisions occur in meiosis?
Two divisions: Meiosis I and Meiosis II.
Which sugar is found in DNA?
A. Ribose
B. Deoxyribose
C. Glucose
D. Fructose
B. Deoxyribose
Mitosis is followed by which process?
A. Meiosis
B. Fertilization
C. Cytokinesis
D. Replication
C. Cytokinesis
Photosynthesis occurs in which part of a plant cell?
A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
C. Chloroplast
D. Vacuole
C. Chloroplast
In which type of cells does mitosis occur?
Somatic (body) cells.
What is crossing over?
The exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes, increasing genetic variation.
Which of the following is NOT a nitrogenous base in DNA?
A. Adenine
B. Uracil
C. Cytosine
D. Thymine
B. Uracil
The main function of DNA is to:
A. Produce energy
B. Store genetic information
C. Transport oxygen
D. Digest food
B. Store genetic information
Which scientist(s) proposed the double-helix model of DNA?
A. Darwin
B. Mendel
C. Watson and Crick
D. Franklin and Hershey
C. Watson and Crick