1. What is the correct sequence of phases in the cell cycle?

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

2. Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA helix during DNA
replication? A) Helicase B) Polymerase C) Ligase D) Primase

3. During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur? A) G1 phase
B) S phase C) G2 phase D) M phase

4. What is the role of the mitotic spindle during cell division? A) Formation of the
nuclear envelope B) Separation of sister chromatids C) Synthesis of new DNA D)
Packaging of chromosomes

5. Which of the following accurately describes cytokinesis? A) Division of the

nucleus B) Division of the cytoplasm C) Replication of DNA D) Formation of spindle
fibers

6. What is the purpose of the G2 phase in the cell cycle? A) Preparation for cell
division B) DNA replication C) Growth and normal metabolic roles D) Chromosome
alignment

7. Which checkpoint ensures that all chromosomes are properly attached to the
spindle apparatus before anaphase begins? A) G1 checkpoint B) G2 checkpoint C)
M checkpoint D) S checkpoint

8. What occurs during telophase of mitosis? A) Chromosomes condense B) Sister

chromatids separate C) Nuclear envelope reforms D) DNA replication occurs

9. Which of the following accurately describes a sister chromatid? A) Identical

copies of DNA joined at a centromere B) Homologous chromosomes joined at a
centromere C) Different copies of DNA joined at a centromere D) Chromosomes that
are not replicated

10. What is the primary function of DNA polymerase during DNA replication?
A) Unwinding DNA strands B) Adding nucleotides to the new DNA strand C) Joining
Okazaki fragments D) Breaking hydrogen bonds between base pairs