Cell Division MCQs

  1. The division of cytoplasm is called:
    A) Karyokinesis
    B) Cytokinesis
    C) Meiosis
    D) Mitosis
    Answer: B
  2. Karyokinesis refers to:
    A) Cytoplasm division
    B) Nuclear division
    C) DNA replication
    D) Protein synthesis
    Answer: B
  3. In which phase do chromosomes decondense?
    A) Prophase
    B) Metaphase
    C) Telophase
    D) Anaphase
    Answer: C
  4. The spindle fibers attach to chromosomes at:
    A) Telomere
    B) Centromere
    C) Chromatin
    D) Ribosome
    Answer: B
  5. The structure formed by homologous chromosomes is:
    A) Chromatid
    B) Tetrad
    C) Centriole
    D) Spindle
    Answer: B
  6. Meiosis I is also called:
    A) Equational division
    B) Reduction division
    C) Binary division
    D) Simple division
    Answer: B
  7. Meiosis II is called:
    A) Reduction division
    B) Equational division
    C) Binary fission
    D) Amitosis
    Answer: B
  8. Chromosome duplication results in:
    A) Single chromatid
    B) Sister chromatids
    C) Homologous pairs
    D) Tetrads
    Answer: B
  9. The cell cycle checkpoint ensures:
    A) Faster division
    B) Correct DNA replication
    C) Larger cell size
    D) Protein breakdown
    Answer: B
  10. Which protein regulates the cell cycle?
    A) Insulin
    B) Cyclin
    C) Hemoglobin
    D) Keratin
    Answer: B
  11. Chromosomes consist mainly of:
    A) RNA
    B) DNA and proteins
    C) Lipids
    D) Carbohydrates
    Answer: B
  12. In which phase do chromosomes line up individually?
    A) Metaphase II
    B) Prophase I
    C) Telophase I
    D) Anaphase I
    Answer: A
  13. The number of chromosomes is halved during:
    A) Meiosis I
    B) Meiosis II
    C) Mitosis
    D) Cytokinesis
    Answer: A
  14. Daughter cells of meiosis are:
    A) Identical
    B) Genetically different
    C) Diploid
    D) Same as parent
    Answer: B
  15. During which phase do chromatids move to opposite poles?
    A) Metaphase
    B) Anaphase
    C) Telophase
    D) Prophase
    Answer: B
  16. Cell division in prokaryotes is called:
    A) Mitosis
    B) Meiosis
    C) Binary fission
    D) Budding
    Answer: C
  17. The main function of meiosis is:
    A) Growth
    B) Repair
    C) Sexual reproduction
    D) Energy production
    Answer: C
  18. Chromosomes are made visible due to:
    A) DNA replication
    B) Condensation
    C) Separation
    D) Mutation
    Answer: B
  19. The phase where homologous chromosomes pair:
    A) Prophase I
    B) Metaphase I
    C) Anaphase II
    D) Telophase II
    Answer: A
  20. The equatorial plate forms during:
    A) Prophase
    B) Metaphase
    C) Anaphase
    D) Telophase
    Answer: B
  21. The division of centromere occurs in:
    A) Anaphase I
    B) Anaphase II
    C) Metaphase I
    D) Telophase I
    Answer: B
  22. Chromosomes consist of:
    A) Single DNA strand
    B) Two DNA molecules
    C) Proteins only
    D) Lipids only
    Answer: B
  23. Which phase follows anaphase?
    A) Prophase
    B) Metaphase
    C) Telophase
    D) Interphase
    Answer: C
  24. The term “diploid” means:
    A) One set of chromosomes
    B) Two sets of chromosomes
    C) Three sets
    D) Four sets
    Answer: B
  25. Which process forms gametes?
    A) Mitosis
    B) Meiosis
    C) Binary fission
    D) Budding
    Answer: B
  26. The spindle fibers disappear during:
    A) Prophase
    B) Metaphase
    C) Telophase
    D) Anaphase
    Answer: C
  27. Genetic recombination occurs in:
    A) Mitosis
    B) Meiosis
    C) Interphase
    D) Cytokinesis
    Answer: B
  28. The number of daughter cells in mitosis:
    A) 2
    B) 4
    C) 6
    D) 8
    Answer: A
  29. The number of daughter cells in meiosis:
    A) 2
    B) 3
    C) 4
    D) 6
    Answer: C
  30. DNA replication is necessary for:
    A) Energy production
    B) Cell division
    C) Protein synthesis
    D) Digestion
    Answer: B
  31. The stage with chromosome pairing is:
    A) Prophase I
    B) Metaphase II
    C) Telophase
    D) Anaphase II
    Answer: A
  32. Crossing over leads to:
    A) Identical cells
    B) Genetic variation
    C) Reduced cell size
    D) DNA loss
    Answer: B
  33. The centrioles move to poles during:
    A) Prophase
    B) Metaphase
    C) Anaphase
    D) Telophase
    Answer: A
  34. The structure that organizes spindle fibers:
    A) Ribosome
    B) Centrosome
    C) Lysosome
    D) Nucleus
    Answer: B
  35. The cell cycle includes:
    A) Interphase and M phase
    B) Only mitosis
    C) Only meiosis
    D) Only cytokinesis
    Answer: A
  36. DNA synthesis occurs in:
    A) G1 phase
    B) S phase
    C) G2 phase
    D) M phase
    Answer: B
  37. Which phase ensures error correction?
    A) G1
    B) S
    C) G2
    D) M
    Answer: C
  38. Meiosis produces cells that are:
    A) Diploid
    B) Haploid
    C) Triploid
    D) Tetraploid
    Answer: B
  39. The nuclear membrane breaks down in:
    A) Prophase
    B) Metaphase
    C) Telophase
    D) Cytokinesis
    Answer: A
  40. Chromosomes align in pairs during:
    A) Metaphase I
    B) Metaphase II
    C) Anaphase II
    D) Telophase II
    Answer: A
  41. Independent assortment occurs due to:
    A) Random alignment of chromosomes
    B) DNA replication
    C) Cytokinesis
    D) Protein synthesis
    Answer: A
  42. The process maintaining chromosome number in species:
    A) Mitosis
    B) Meiosis
    C) Fertilization
    D) Mutation
    Answer: C
  43. Chromosomes become thin and invisible in:
    A) Prophase
    B) Metaphase
    C) Telophase
    D) Anaphase
    Answer: C
  44. The stage with maximum genetic variation:
    A) Mitosis
    B) Meiosis
    C) Cytokinesis
    D) Interphase
    Answer: B
  45. The first stage of mitosis:
    A) Prophase
    B) Metaphase
    C) Anaphase
    D) Telophase
    Answer: A
  46. The last stage of mitosis:
    A) Prophase
    B) Metaphase
    C) Anaphase
    D) Telophase
    Answer: D
  47. The first stage of meiosis:
    A) Prophase I
    B) Metaphase I
    C) Anaphase I
    D) Telophase I
    Answer: A
  48. Chromosomes attach to spindle via:
    A) Telomere
    B) Centromere
    C) Chromatin
    D) Nucleolus
    Answer: B
  49. The division of one cell into four haploid cells is:
    A) Mitosis
    B) Meiosis
    C) Binary fission
    D) Budding
    Answer: B
  50. Cell division is essential for:
    A) Digestion
    B) Growth and reproduction
    C) Respiration
    D) Excretion
    Answer: B

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