BIOD 151 — Introduction to Biology
LAB 7 EXAM | CELL DIVISION: MITOSIS & MEIOSIS | COMPLETE SAMPLE EXAM |
ALREADY GRADED A+
Total Points: 60 | Time Allowed: 50 minutes
Name: Date:
___________________________________ ____________________________________
Lab Section: Instructor:
_____________________________ _______________________________
GRADE: A+ ()
Scoring Summary
Section Points Possible Points Earned
Section I: Multiple Choice 20 pts 20 pts
Section II: True / False 10 pts 10 pts
Section III: Short Answer 20 pts 20 pts
Section IV: Diagram & Labeling 10 pts 10 pts
TOTAL 60 pts 60 pts
SECTION I: MULTIPLE CHOICE (2 points each — 20 points total)
Correct answers are highlighted in green.
1. Which phase of mitosis is characterized by chromosomes aligning along the cell's equatorial plate?
A. Prophase
B. Metaphase ✓
C. Anaphase
D. Telophase
2. How many chromosomes does a human diploid (2n) somatic cell contain?
A. 23
B. 46 ✓
C. 92
D. 4
, 3. Crossing over (recombination) occurs during which phase of meiosis?
A. Meiosis I — Metaphase I
B. Meiosis I — Prophase I ✓
C. Meiosis II — Anaphase II
D. Meiosis II — Telophase II
4. What is the correct order of the cell cycle phases?
A. G1 → S → G2 → M ✓
B. S → G1 → G2 → M
C. G1 → G2 → S → M
D. M → S → G1 → G2
5. Which of the following best describes the result of meiosis in humans?
A. Two genetically identical diploid cells
B. Four genetically unique haploid cells ✓
C. Four genetically identical diploid cells
D. Two genetically unique haploid cells
6. Sister chromatids are held together at the:
A. Centrosome
B. Kinetochore
C. Centromere ✓
D. Centriole
7. During which stage does the nuclear envelope reform and cytokinesis typically begin?
A. Anaphase
B. Metaphase
C. Prophase
D. Telophase ✓
8. A cell that has completed meiosis I but NOT meiosis II would be described as:
A. Diploid
B. Triploid
C. Haploid ✓
D. Tetraploid
9. Which of the following is NOT a function of mitosis?
A. Growth and development
B. Tissue repair
C. Asexual reproduction
D. Producing gametes ✓
LAB 7 EXAM | CELL DIVISION: MITOSIS & MEIOSIS | COMPLETE SAMPLE EXAM |
ALREADY GRADED A+
Total Points: 60 | Time Allowed: 50 minutes
Name: Date:
___________________________________ ____________________________________
Lab Section: Instructor:
_____________________________ _______________________________
GRADE: A+ ()
Scoring Summary
Section Points Possible Points Earned
Section I: Multiple Choice 20 pts 20 pts
Section II: True / False 10 pts 10 pts
Section III: Short Answer 20 pts 20 pts
Section IV: Diagram & Labeling 10 pts 10 pts
TOTAL 60 pts 60 pts
SECTION I: MULTIPLE CHOICE (2 points each — 20 points total)
Correct answers are highlighted in green.
1. Which phase of mitosis is characterized by chromosomes aligning along the cell's equatorial plate?
A. Prophase
B. Metaphase ✓
C. Anaphase
D. Telophase
2. How many chromosomes does a human diploid (2n) somatic cell contain?
A. 23
B. 46 ✓
C. 92
D. 4
, 3. Crossing over (recombination) occurs during which phase of meiosis?
A. Meiosis I — Metaphase I
B. Meiosis I — Prophase I ✓
C. Meiosis II — Anaphase II
D. Meiosis II — Telophase II
4. What is the correct order of the cell cycle phases?
A. G1 → S → G2 → M ✓
B. S → G1 → G2 → M
C. G1 → G2 → S → M
D. M → S → G1 → G2
5. Which of the following best describes the result of meiosis in humans?
A. Two genetically identical diploid cells
B. Four genetically unique haploid cells ✓
C. Four genetically identical diploid cells
D. Two genetically unique haploid cells
6. Sister chromatids are held together at the:
A. Centrosome
B. Kinetochore
C. Centromere ✓
D. Centriole
7. During which stage does the nuclear envelope reform and cytokinesis typically begin?
A. Anaphase
B. Metaphase
C. Prophase
D. Telophase ✓
8. A cell that has completed meiosis I but NOT meiosis II would be described as:
A. Diploid
B. Triploid
C. Haploid ✓
D. Tetraploid
9. Which of the following is NOT a function of mitosis?
A. Growth and development
B. Tissue repair
C. Asexual reproduction
D. Producing gametes ✓
