SAT Cell Division: Mitosis and Meiosis

Question 1

Which of the following correctly describes the order of phases in mitosis?

Accepted Answer

Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

Answer

Prophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Telophase

Answer

Metaphase, Prophase, Anaphase, Telophase

Answer

Anaphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Telophase

Question 2

During which phase of mitosis do chromosomes align along the cell's equatorial plate?

Accepted Answer

Metaphase

Answer

Prophase

Answer

Anaphase

Answer

Telophase

Question 3

A human cell with 46 chromosomes undergoes meiosis. How many chromosomes will each resulting cell contain?

Accepted Answer

23

Answer

92

Answer

46

Answer

12

Question 4

DNA replication occurs during which phase of the cell cycle?

Accepted Answer

S phase

Answer

G1 phase

Answer

G2 phase

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M phase

Question 5

What is the primary result of cytokinesis following mitosis?

Accepted Answer

Division of the cytoplasm into two separate daughter cells

Answer

DNA replication in daughter cells

Answer

Separation of chromosomes to opposite poles

Answer

Formation of the spindle apparatus

Question 6

What structure holds sister chromatids together at their junction prior to their separation during cell division?

Accepted Answer

Centromere

Answer

Spindle fiber

Answer

Nuclear envelope

Answer

Cell plate

Question 7

How many haploid cells are produced from a single diploid cell that undergoes complete meiosis?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

1

Answer

2

Answer

8