Science, Tech, Math › Science Mitosis and Cell Division Quiz Stages of Mitosis Quiz Dividing Cell in Mitosis. Dr. Lothar Schermelleh/Science Photo Library/Getty Images Science Biology Cell Biology Basics Genetics Organisms Anatomy Physiology Botany Ecology Chemistry Physics Geology Astronomy Weather & Climate By Regina Bailey Regina Bailey Biology Expert B.A., Biology, Emory University A.S., Nursing, Chattahoochee Technical College Regina Bailey is a board-certified registered nurse, science writer and educator. Her work has been featured in "Kaplan AP Biology" and "The Internet for Cellular and Molecular Biologists." Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on March 08, 2017 1. Some 90 percent of a cell's time in the normal cell cycle may be spent in this phase. Interphase Prophase Metaphase Anaphase Correct Wrong Interphase is a period prior to mitosis in which the cell undergoes a period of growth. During interphase, DNA is synthesized and cell organelles are produced. 2. In this phase, chromatin condenses into discrete chromosomes and spindles form at opposite poles of the cell. This onion root tip plant cell is in early prophase of mitosis. Chromosomes, a nucleolus, and remnants of a nuclear membrane are visible.. Ed Reschke/Photolibrary/Getty Images Anaphase Prophase Interphase Telophase Correct Wrong Prophase is the first true phase of mitosis. In this stage, the cell prepares for nuclear division by replicating chromosomes and forming the mitotic spindle. 3. Cytokinesis begins during this stage of mitosis. This image shows two animal cells during cytokinesis (cell division). Cytokinesis occurs after nuclear division (mitosis), which produces two daughter nuclei. The two daughter cells are still connected by a midbody, a transient structure formed from microtubules.. Credit: Science Photo Library/Getty Images Metaphase Telophase Anaphase Interphase Correct Wrong Cytokinesis is the division of the cell's cytoplasm in mitosis that divides a single cell into two daughter cells. This process starts in anaphase and continues through telophase. 4. In this phase, chromosomes align along the metaphase plate at right angles to the spindle poles. Colorized Image of a Eukaryotic Nuclear Chromosome. Photolibrary/Getty Images Prophase Interphase Metaphase Telophase Correct Wrong During metaphase, chromosomes are aligned at the center of the cell along the metaphase plate. Chromosomes are held at the metaphase plate by the equal forces of the spindle fibers pushing on the centromeres of the chromosomes. 5. In this phase, sister chromatids separate and begin moving toward opposite ends (poles) of the cell. A telomere is a region of the DNA sequence at the end of a chromosome. Their function is to protect the ends of the chromosome from degradation. Here they are visible as highlights at the tips of the chromosomes.. Credit: Science Picture Co/Subjects/Getty Images Anaphase Telophase Metaphase Prophase Correct Wrong During anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled toward opposite cell poles by spindle fibers. 6. Identify the stage of mitosis shown in the image above. This onion root tip plant cell is in telophase of mitosis. The chromosomes have migrated to opposite ends of the cell and new nuclei are forming. The cell plate is very evident, forming a new cell wall between the adjacent daughter cells.. Ed Reschke/Photolibrary/Getty Images Metaphase Anaphase Prophase Telophase Correct Wrong As demonstrated in this image depicting telophase, chromosomes have migrated to opposite ends of the cell and new nuclei are forming. The cell plate in this plant cell is almost complete forming a new cell wall between the adjacent daughter cells. 7. Identify the stage of mitosis shown in the image above. During anaphase, the chromosomes migrate to opposite ends of the cell.. Ed Reschke/Getty Images Prophase Telophase Anaphase Interphase Correct Wrong This plant cell is in anaphase of mitosis. The replicated chromosomes are moving toward opposite ends of the cell. Spindle fibers are visible. 8. Identify the stage of mitosis shown in the image above. This onion root tip plant cell is in metaphase of mitosis. Replicated chromosomes (chromatids) are lined up on the equator of the cell and are attached to the spindle fibers. The spindle along with the spindle fibers are evident.. Ed Reschke/Photolibrary/Getty Images Prophase Metaphase Interphase Telophase Correct Wrong In metaphase, replicated chromosomes line up on the equator of the cell and are attached to the spindle fibers. 9. Spindle microtubules that extend from the two poles of a dividing cell are called ________ . This is a fluorescence micrograph of a cell during metaphase of mitosis. At metaphase, the chromosomes (green) line up along the center of the cell, and the spindle fibers (purple) grow from their poles to the centromeres (yellow), at the center of each chromosome.. Credit: DR PAUL ANDREWS, UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE/Science Photo Library/Getty Images Polar fibers Kinetochore fibers Karyokinesis Chromatids Correct Wrong Polar fibers are spindle microtubules that extend from the cell poles. These fibers attach to chromosomes and separate them during cell division. 10. Which types of cells are produced by mitosis? Gametes (sex cells) Somatic cells (body cells) Both a and b Correct Wrong Somatic cells are produced by mitosis. This process generates two identical daughter cells. Gametes are produced by meiosis. Mitosis and Cell Division Quiz You got: % Correct. Superb! This image shows two animal cells during cytokinesis (cell division). Cytokinesis occurs after nuclear division (mitosis), which produces two daughter nuclei. The two daughter cells are still connected by a midbody, a transient structure formed from microtubules.. Credit: Science Photo Library/Getty Images Wow, you really know the ins and outs of mitosis. Now that you have mastered the steps of the mitotic process, you may want to learn about the related process of meiosis. This two-part division process is the way in which sex cells are produced. For additional information, be sure to visit the Cell Cycle of Growth, Meiosis Animation, and Differences Between Mitosis and Meiosis pages. Still want to know more about reproduction? Become familiar with the processes of sexual reproduction, asexual reproduction, different types of fertilization, and parthenogenesis. Also be sure to investigate how chromosomes are replicated and how proteins are synthesized. Share Your Results Mitosis and Cell Division Quiz You got: % Correct. Pretty Good! This is a fluorescence micrograph of a cell during metaphase of mitosis. At metaphase, the chromosomes (green) line up along the center of the cell, and the spindle fibers (purple) grow from their poles to the centromeres (yellow), at the center of each chromosome.. Credit: DR PAUL ANDREWS, UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE/Science Photo Library/Getty Images Not bad! It's clear that you have a basic understanding of mitosis. With that said, you still have a little more to learn about the subject. To increase your knowledge, brush up on mitosis related concepts such as the cell cycle, the stages of mitosis, spindle fibers, and mitosis terms. You may also be wondering about the process of sex cell production known as meiosis. Explore meiosis by discovering the differences between mitosis and meiosis, viewing an animation of meiosis, and learning about genetic recombination. Share Your Results Mitosis and Cell Division Quiz You got: % Correct. Try Again! Frustrated Student. Clicknique/Getty Images Don't be discouraged. With a little more studying you will get the hang of it. To gain a better understanding of mitosis, study up on the cell cycle, the stages of mitosis, and mitosis terms. Wait, there's more. You may also want to learn about how sex cells are produced by meiosis, as well as the differences between mitosis and meiosis. Did you know that some organisms reproduce without fertilization? Discover fascinating facts about parthenogenesis, asexual reproduction, and sexual reproduction. To gain a greater understanding of cells and cellular processes, investigate plant and animal cells, the different types of cells, and why some cells commit suicide. Share Your Results