Cell Cycle Test Day Practice Flashcardizz

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What phase of the cell cycle is most affected by a medicine that inhibits DNA synthesis?

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S phase

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What is the stage of mitosis where chromosomes align in the middle of the cell?

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Metaphase

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Why do cells undergo mitosis?

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To reproduce, grow, and repair/replace.

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True or False: Blood cells are produced from stem cells found in the bone marrow.

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True

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During which stage of interphase does rapid growth occur?

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G1 phase

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What are the three main stages of the cell cycle?

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Interphase, Mitosis, Cytokinesis

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What is the purpose of the G1 phase in the cell cycle?

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Cell growth and preparation for DNA replication.

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What occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?

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DNA synthesis and replication.

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What is the role of the G2 phase in the cell cycle?

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Preparation for mitosis, including further growth and organelle duplication.

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What is cytokinesis?

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The process that divides the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells.