Cell Cycle/Mitosis Quiz

The cell cycle involves several checkpoints. Why?

• To repair DNA damage.
• To check for glucose.
• To prevent dehydration.

Which of the following shows the correct order of the entire cell cycle?

• IMPACT
• IPMATC
• MATPIC
• IPAMTC

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During metaphase, the chromosomes

• disappear
• line up in the middle
• separate
• condense

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During interphase, the cell

• grows, repairs, and makes more DNA.
• shrinks or shrivels.
• enters a deep cycle.
• stops growing

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During prophase

• chromosomes line up in the middle
• chromosomes pull apart to opposite ends
• nuclear envelope breaks, spindle fibers form
• two new, identical cells are produced.

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During telophase,

• nuclear membranes begin to form
• chromosomes line up in the middle
• nuclear envelope breaks
• chromosomes pull apart

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During cytokinesis

• 2 new identical cells are made
• chromosomes condense
• spindle fibers begin to form
• the cell grows and repairs

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During anaphase

• the chromosomes pull apart to opposite ends
• spindle fibers begin to form
• 2 new identical cells are made
• chromosomes line up in the middle

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During which part of the cell cycle does a cell spend most of it's time?

• metaphase
• anaphase
• interphase
• telophase

The picture shown represents

• interphase
• prophase
• telophase
• cytokinesis

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