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Mitosis Meiosis 30 MCQ

The document is a multiple-choice question paper for Edexcel AS Level Biology focusing on the processes of mitosis and meiosis. It includes 30 questions covering various aspects such as phases of cell division, genetic variation, and the functions of cellular structures. An answer key is provided at the end for reference.

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Mitosis Meiosis 30 MCQ

The document is a multiple-choice question paper for Edexcel AS Level Biology focusing on the processes of mitosis and meiosis. It includes 30 questions covering various aspects such as phases of cell division, genetic variation, and the functions of cellular structures. An answer key is provided at the end for reference.

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Edexcel AS Level Biology - Mitosis and Meiosis

MCQ Question Paper (30 Marks)

1. Which phase of mitosis is characterized by chromosomes aligning at the center?


A) Prophase B) Metaphase C) Anaphase D) Telophase

2. During which phase of meiosis does crossing over occur?


A) Prophase I B) Metaphase I C) Anaphase II D) Telophase I

3. What is the main purpose of mitosis?


A) Genetic variation B) Growth and repair C) Production of gametes D) Energy production

4. In meiosis, the separation of homologous chromosomes occurs in?


A) Prophase II B) Metaphase I C) Anaphase I D) Anaphase II

5. How many daughter cells are produced at the end of meiosis?


A) 2 B) 4 C) 6 D) 8

6. Which structure is responsible for pulling sister chromatids apart in mitosis?


A) Centriole B) Spindle fibers C) Nucleolus D) Ribosome

7. Which phase of mitosis involves nuclear membrane reformation?


A) Prophase B) Metaphase C) Anaphase D) Telophase

8. What is the ploidy level of daughter cells after mitosis?


A) Diploid B) Haploid C) Triploid D) Polyploid

9. How does meiosis contribute to genetic diversity?


A) DNA replication B) Chromosome duplication C) Crossing over and independent assortment D)
Mutation

10. In which type of cells does meiosis occur?


A) Somatic cells B) Gametes C) Nerve cells D) Skin cells

11. Which checkpoint ensures that DNA is correctly replicated before mitosis?
A) G1 checkpoint B) G2 checkpoint C) M checkpoint D) S checkpoint

12. The phase where chromosomes condense and become visible under a microscope:
A) Anaphase B) Prophase C) Metaphase D) Telophase

13. What is the outcome of mitosis?


A) Four genetically unique cells B) Two identical daughter cells C) One large cell D) Three haploid
cells
14. During which phase does independent assortment occur?
A) Prophase I B) Metaphase I C) Anaphase II D) Telophase II

15. Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding DNA before replication?


A) Ligase B) Helicase C) DNA polymerase D) Primase

16. What is a key difference between mitosis and meiosis?


A) Mitosis produces gametes B) Meiosis creates identical cells C) Meiosis reduces chromosome
number D) Mitosis leads to genetic variation

17. Which event is unique to meiosis?


A) DNA replication B) Chromosome condensation C) Homologous chromosome pairing D)
Nuclear membrane breakdown

18. How many chromosomes are in a human gamete?


A) 23 B) 46 C) 92 D) 12

19. What type of cell division is responsible for growth?


A) Mitosis B) Meiosis C) Binary fission D) None

20. The structure that holds sister chromatids together is called?


A) Centriole B) Spindle fiber C) Centromere D) Nucleosome

21. When does cytokinesis occur in mitosis?


A) Before prophase B) During anaphase C) After telophase D) During metaphase

22. What process leads to genetic recombination?


A) DNA replication B) Crossing over C) Cytokinesis D) Binary fission

23. Which phase of meiosis reduces chromosome number by half?


A) Meiosis I B) Meiosis II C) S phase D) Telophase II

24. What is a major similarity between mitosis and meiosis?


A) Both produce identical cells B) Both involve DNA replication C) Both create diploid cells D) Both
occur in prokaryotes

25. What is the function of centrioles in mitosis?


A) To produce energy B) To hold sister chromatids together C) To organize spindle fibers D) To
replicate DNA

26. Which type of cell division occurs in bacteria?


A) Mitosis B) Meiosis C) Binary fission D) Endocytosis

27. What is the main function of spindle fibers?


A) To form nuclear membranes B) To pull apart chromosomes C) To provide energy D) To
replicate DNA
28. What is the significance of meiosis?
A) It produces genetically identical cells B) It reduces chromosome number C) It allows for asexual
reproduction D) It increases chromosome number

29. What would happen if mitosis did not occur?


A) No new cells would be formed B) Cells would continue to grow indefinitely C) Chromosomes
would not replicate D) Gametes would form incorrectly

30. Which event occurs in both mitosis and meiosis?


A) Pairing of homologous chromosomes B) DNA replication C) Crossing over D) Reduction of
chromosome number
Answer Key

1. B) Metaphase
2. A) Prophase I
3. B) Growth and repair
4. C) Anaphase I
5. B) 4
6. B) Spindle fibers
7. D) Telophase
8. A) Diploid
9. C) Crossing over and independent assortment
10. B) Gametes
11. B) G2 checkpoint
12. B) Prophase
13. B) Two identical daughter cells
14. B) Metaphase I
15. B) Helicase
16. C) Meiosis reduces chromosome number
17. C) Homologous chromosome pairing
18. A) 23
19. A) Mitosis
20. C) Centromere
21. C) After telophase
22. B) Crossing over
23. A) Meiosis I
24. B) Both involve DNA replication
25. C) To organize spindle fibers
26. C) Binary fission
27. B) To pull apart chromosomes
28. B) It reduces chromosome number
29. A) No new cells would be formed
30. B) DNA replication

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