A-LevelBiologyThe mitotic cell cycleOct/Nov 2024Paper 1 Q191 Mark

The photomicrograph shows cells undergoing mitosis. Which statement describes what will happen next in cell X?

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests The mitotic cell cycle in A-Level Biology (syllabus code 9700). It is worth 1 mark.

AChromatin coils up tightly and the nuclear envelope breaks down.

BChromosomes line up along the equator of the cell and attach to the spindle.

CSister chromatids move towards opposite poles, pulled by the spindle fibres.

DSpindle fibres break down and the cell prepares for cytokinesis.

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is B: Chromosomes line up along the equator of the cell and attach to the spindle.

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About This A-Level Biology Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests The mitotic cell cycle in A-Level Biology (syllabus code 9700). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology Oct/Nov 2024 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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