5.1 The Cell Cycle

In what stage of the cell cycle do the nucleus and its contents divide?

• synthesis

• gap 1

• mitosis

• gap 2

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During the gap 1 stage of a cell cycle, a cell

• splits into two new cells

• carries out its normal functions

• duplicates its DNA

• divides its cytoplasm

Which of the following phrases best describes cytokinesis?

• division of the cytoplasm

• division of the nucleus

• division of DNA

• division of surface area

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Which statement is true about the rates of cell division in eukaryotes?

• They remain the same for the life of the organism.

• They are faster than that of prokaryotes.

• They increase with the age of the organism.

• They vary greatly within an organism.

Which of the following limits the maximum size of a cell?

• the stage of the cell cycle

• the ratio of cell surface area to volume

• the number of mitochondria in the cell

• the size of the organism