Mitosis, Stem Cells, And Cancer Question Preview (ID: 37939)


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What must happen to chromosomes before mitosis begins?
a) They must divide in half
b) the DNA must make a copy
c) they must exchange genes
d) nothing

What is the purpose of mitosis?
a) to make cells that have half the number of chromosomes as the original cell
b) to cause cancer
c) to cause a DNA mutation
d) to make 2 cells that are genetically the same as the original cell

During mitosis the chromosomes ....
a) line up in the middle of the cell
b) have DNA mutations
c) go away
d) dinsintegrate

If the original cell has 46 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will the 2 resulting cells have after mitosis?
a) 46
b) 23
c) 2
d) 4

Which type of cell is not formed by mitosis?
a) skin
b) sperm and egg
c) muscle
d) hair

During mitosis the sister chromatids
a) get pulled apart to opposite sides of the cell
b) exchange genes
c) disintegrate
d) all end up on one of the two cells

The chances of getting cancer can be increased by all of the following EXCEPT
a) UV rays
b) Xrays
c) vegetables
d) certain chemicals in smoke

Cancer is a word that means
a) cells get too big
b) uncontrolled cell division
c) cells grow too much
d) cell death

Stem cells are ......
a) cancer cells
b) cells that aren't specialized yet
c) muscle cells
d) reproductive cells

Cancer can be caused by...
a) Mutation to a gene on a chromosome
b) the flu
c) a bacteria
d) meiosis

Scientists and doctors are interested in some stem cells because
a) they have the potential to become any type of cells
b) they can fight off the flu
c) they can be used for vaccinations
d) they can cause cancer

Mitosis causes a persons body to
a) grow larger in size
b) make offspring
c) form cancer
d) grow another head

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