Unit 5: Genetics (Cell Cycle)

Cells of organism must replicate for ?

• growth
• repair of damaged cells
• replacement of dying cells.
• All of the above

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Before cells can divide, what must be copied?

• mitochondria
• cytoplasm
• DNA
• Cell Wall

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The division of the cell is known as:

• Synthesis
• Mitosis
• G1
• G2

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Humans have ________ pairs of chromosomes.

• 21
• 23
• 46
• None of the above

Eukaryotic cells store their genetic information(DNA) in __________.

• Chromosomes
• Centromeres
• karyotypes
• Proteins

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The individual strands on duplicated chromosomes are called_____________

• Centromeres
• daughters
• Chromatids
• Karyotypes

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Uncontrollable cell growth is known as _____

• obesity
• cancer
• diabetes
• hepatitis

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During what phase of mitosis do the chromosomes condense and spindle fibers begin to form?

• Metaphase

• Prophase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

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The cell spends most of it's life in ________________.

• mitosis
• cytokinesis
• Interphase
• None of the above

In the G1 phase of the cell cycle, the cell

• Grows in size

• Makes additional proteins

• Reaches its first checkpoint

• All of the above