Mitosis & the Cell Cycle (OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What is the cell cycle?
What is the cell cycle?
Steps to grow, replicate DNA & divide
What specifically happens during mitosis?
What specifically happens during mitosis?
The cell's nucleus divides
Which organelles increase in number during interphase?
Which organelles increase in number during interphase?
Ribosomes and mitochondria
What shape do chromosomes have after DNA replication in interphase?
What shape do chromosomes have after DNA replication in interphase?
'X' shape
Why does the cell increase its energy stores during interphase?
Why does the cell increase its energy stores during interphase?
To fuel the upcoming division
Where do chromosomes line up during mitosis?
Where do chromosomes line up during mitosis?
At the equator (centre) of the cell
What are the two identical halves of a chromosome called?
What are the two identical halves of a chromosome called?
Chromatids
What happens to the cell membrane during cytokinesis?
What happens to the cell membrane during cytokinesis?
It pinches inwards
How many chromosomes do daughter cells have compared to the original cell?
How many chromosomes do daughter cells have compared to the original cell?
The same number
How does mitosis help maintain tissue health?
How does mitosis help maintain tissue health?
Replaces damaged or dead cells
How many parents are involved in asexual reproduction?
How many parents are involved in asexual reproduction?
Only one parent
What is the correct order of the cell cycle stages?
What is the correct order of the cell cycle stages?
Interphase, Mitosis, Cytokinesis