Cell Cycle Notes

Open Ended

Why is it important for cells to go through all the phases of the cell cycle?

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Multiple Choice

Which phase of the cell cycle do eukaryotic cells spend most of their life in?

• Interphase

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Cytokinesis

The cell cycle MAKES NEW CELLS so living things can grow, replace dead cells, and repair themselves

Open Ended

WHAT is the PURPOSE of the cell cycle?

Because it helps you remember the steps of the cell cycle!

Open Ended

Why did I share this awkward but true statement with you?

Multiple Choice

Which phases are included in mitosis?

• Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

• Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Cytokinesis

• Metaphase, Anaphase, Cytokinesis, Interphase

• Prophase, Anaphase, Cytokinesis, Telophase

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Open Ended

What happens during Prophase?

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What happens during Metaphase?

Multiple Choice

Which stage of the cell cycle involves the chromosomes lining up in the middle of the cell?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following stages involves the chromatids being pulled apart to opposite sides of the cell?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

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Multiple Choice

What is the main event that occurs during cytokinesis?

• Chromosomes line up in the middle

• Chromatids pull apart

• Cell splits into two

• DNA is copied

Multiple Select

Which of the following are phases of mitosis?

• Interphase

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

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