Chapter 5- Cell Cycle

Cell Cycle

Quiz

 

1. . What is the cell cycle?
   1.   The process of cell death
   2.   The series of events that cells go through as they grow and divide
   3.   The movement of cells
   4.   The process of cellular respiration
2. During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
   1.   G1 phase
   2.   G2 phase
   3.   S phase
   4.   M phase
3. . What does the 'M' in M phase stand for?
   1.   Mitosis
   2.   Meiosis
   3.   Maturation
   4.   Mitosis
4. Which phase is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids?
   1.   Prophase
   2.   Anaphase
   3.   Metaphase
   4.   Telophase
5. . What occurs during cytokinesis?
   1.   DNA replication
   2.   Chromosome alignment
   3.   Division of the cytoplasm
   4.   Nuclear envelope breakdown
6. . In which phase do chromosomes become visible and the nuclear envelope dissolves?
   1.   Prophase
   2.   Metaphase
   3.   Anaphase
   4.   Telophase
7. During which phase do chromosomes line up at the center of the cell?
   1.   Prophase
   2.   Metaphase
   3.   Anaphase
   4.   Telophase
8. What is the main purpose of the G2 phase in the cell cycle?
   1.   DNA replication
   2.   Cell division
   3.   Preparation for mitosis
   4.   Cytokinesis
9. . What are the two main stages of the cell cycle?
   1.   Prophase and Metaphase
   2.   Anaphase and Telophase
   3.   Interphase and Mitotic phase
   4.   Cytokinesis and Anaphase
10. What happens during the G1 checkpoint?
    1.   Prophase and Metaphase
    2.   Anaphase and Telophase
    3.   Metaphase checkpoint
    4.   Assessing cell size and nutrient status