Cell Division

Cell Division Quiz

Spec 2.1–4 · Edexcel GCSE Biology: Quiz

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  1. 1. Which stage of the cell cycle involves DNA replication?

    • A. Prophase
    • B. Interphase
    • C. Metaphase
    • D. Cytokinesis

  2. 2. Correct order of mitosis stages?

    • A. Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
    • B. Metaphase, prophase, telophase, anaphase
    • C. Prophase, anaphase, metaphase, telophase
    • D. Telophase, metaphase, anaphase, prophase

  3. 3. What describes the two daughter cells from mitosis?

    • A. Genetically different diploid cells
    • B. Genetically identical haploid cells
    • C. Genetically identical diploid cells
    • D. Genetically different haploid cells

  4. 4. A plant cutting grows into an identical new plant. Which process is responsible?

    • A. Cytokinesis alone
    • B. Mitosis, enabling asexual reproduction
    • C. Uncontrolled cell division
    • D. Interphase alone

  5. 5. Cells dividing rapidly without responding to normal control signals, forming a growing mass. What is this?

    • A. Normal repair
    • B. Cytokinesis failure
    • C. Cancer, caused by uncontrolled cell division
    • D. Interphase arrest

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