Cell Cycle

Front

Why is the Cell Cycle often represented as a circle?

Back

To show that it repeats over and over.

Front

In which part of Interphase are the chromosomes replicated? Options: G0, G1, S, G2

Back

G2

Front

Why do damaged nerve cells no longer regenerate?

Back

Mature nerve cells are in a resting state; they no longer divide during mitosis.

Front

During which stage of the cell cycle does the nucleus divide?
Options: interphase, mitosis, endocytosis, cytokinesis

Back

mitosis

Front

Which statement below describes the events during G2 of Interphase?

Back

The cell grows, makes new organelles, and prepares for mitosis

Front

Which stage of the cell cycle is MOST critical for ensuring that daughter cells are identical?

G1

,

S

,

Prophase

,

G2

Back

S

Front

Which is not a phase of the cell cycle?

Interphase

,

Mitosis

,

Cytokinesis

,

Duplication

Back

Duplication

Front

In which stage of the cell cycle does the cell split into two?

Back

Cytokinesis

Front

_____ is the uncontrolled growth of cells, often resulting in a tumor or mass of abnormal cells.

Back

Cancer

Front

Apoptosis is

Back

programmed cell death