Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) · Biology (1BI0)

Mitosis and the cell cycle: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 2 written questions with worked solutions. All on Mitosis and the cell cycle.

7 questions15 marksFree, no account

Question 1

1 mark

In the cell cycle, mitosis is a crucial process for multicellular organisms. Which of the following is not a primary function of mitosis in animals?

Question 2

1 mark

During the cell cycle, a specific stage involves the chromosomes condensing and the nuclear membrane breaking down. Which stage of mitosis is being described, and which stage follows it?

Question 3

1 mark

A student observes a set of cells under a microscope. She notices that the chromosomes are lined up along the center of the cell and are attached to spindle fibers. Which stage of mitosis is she observing, and what event occurs immediately after this stage?

Question 4

1 mark

The medulla oblongata is a vital part of the brain. Which of the following best describes its primary function and the difficulty associated with treating damage to it?

Question 5

1 mark

In a reflex arc, which component is responsible for the integration of the signal between the sensory and motor neurons, and how does the signal cross the gap between them?

Question 6

5 marks

Explain how PET scanning can be used to investigate brain function in a way that traditional CT scanning cannot, with reference to the difficulty of accessing brain tissue through the skull.

Write your answer out first, then check it against the worked solution.

Question 7

5 marks

Compare the roles of sensory neurones and relay neurones in a reflex arc, specifically explaining how neurotransmitters facilitate the transmission of the impulse across a synapse.

Write your answer out first, then check it against the worked solution.

* The content provided by thinka is generated by AI and may not always be accurate or up-to-date. Please use it as a supplementary resource and verify with official materials.

You've seen the model answer. Now get yours marked.

This page can show you how a good answer looks. It cannot tell you what your answer was missing. thinka marks your written work against the real mark scheme in about 15 seconds.

Get My Answers Marked Back to the notes

Want more questions like these? Get a fresh set on this topic, graded as you go.

Practice More