Mitosis & the Cell Cycle (OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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How many identical cells does the cell cycle produce?
How many identical cells does the cell cycle produce?
Two cells
What specifically divides during mitosis?
What specifically divides during mitosis?
The nucleus
Which organelles increase in number during interphase growth?
Which organelles increase in number during interphase growth?
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)
What are the two identical halves of a chromosome called?
What are the two identical halves of a chromosome called?
Chromatids
Where do chromatids move to during mitosis?
Where do chromatids move to during mitosis?
To opposite sides of the cell
What does the cell membrane do during cytokinesis?
What does the cell membrane do during cytokinesis?
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
What role does mitosis play in tissue and organ health?
What role does mitosis play in tissue and organ health?
Replaces damaged or dead cells
How many parents are involved in asexual reproduction using mitosis?
How many parents are involved in asexual reproduction using mitosis?
Only one parent