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Cytokinesis is the process by which the cell physically divides. This quiz tests the information conveyed in the notes and flashcard decks on cytokinesis - cell division. It would appeal to anyone studying intermediate level biology.

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Cytokinesis - Cell Division

Question 1 of 13

1

When does cell division occur?

Select one of the following:

  • Immediately before mitosis

  • Immediately after mitosis

  • During mitosis

Explanation

Question 2 of 13

1

Why does cytokinesis occur?

Select one of the following:

  • To ensure another round of cell division occurs

  • To ensure the chromosome number is restored in the daughter cell

  • To ensure the chromosome number remains the same from the parent and daughter cell

Explanation

Question 3 of 13

1

In what phase does the cytoplasm splits in two and a cleavage point appears in the cell?

Select one of the following:

  • During Anaphase

  • During Telophase

  • During Prophase

Explanation

Question 4 of 13

1

Cytokinesis occurs differently in plant and animal cells.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 5 of 13

1

What is the term that describes cytokinesis in animal cells?

Select one of the following:

  • Cleavage

  • Splitting

  • Cytokinesis

Explanation

Question 6 of 13

1

What is the shallow groove called that appears in the cell along the equator ?

Select one of the following:

  • Cleavage Furrow

  • Shallow Furrow

Explanation

Question 7 of 13

1

What factors initiate cytokinesis ?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Myosin II

  • Actin

  • ATP

  • Cleavage Furrow

Explanation

Question 8 of 13

1

What process occurs in the cell causing the cleavage furrow to ingress?

Select one of the following:

  • Actin Polymerisation

  • ATP hydrolysis

  • Phosphorylation of Myosin

Explanation

Question 9 of 13

1

What restricts the cleavage furrow from forming in plant cells?

Select one of the following:

  • The rigid cell wall

  • The plant cell membrane

  • The plant cell nucleus

Explanation

Question 10 of 13

1

What cellular organelles line up in the equator of the plant cell and initiate cytokinesis?

Select one of the following:

  • Vesicles

  • Cleavage Furrow

  • Actin and Myosin

Explanation

Question 11 of 13

1

What is contained within the vesicles to aid the formation of the daughter plant cells?

Select one of the following:

  • Cellulose

  • Sucrose

  • Chromosomes

Explanation

Question 12 of 13

1

What is the name of the structure the vesicles form in cytokinesis in plant cells?

Select one of the following:

  • Cell Plate

  • Cell Wall

  • Cell Nucleus

Explanation

Question 13 of 13

1

What is the region between the two adjacent plant cell walls called in plant cell cytokinesis?

Select one of the following:

  • Middle Lamella

  • Cell Plate

  • Cell Wall

Explanation