The Cell Cycle

Before cells can divide, what must be copied?

• mitochondria
• cytoplasm
• DNA
• Cell Wall

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The individual strands on duplicated chromosomes are called_____________

• Centromeres
• daughters
• Chromatids
• Karyotypes

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

• mitosis
• cytokinesis
• Interphase
• None of the above

In the S stage of interphase_______________

• the cell grows
• the nucleus divides
• the cell membrane divides
• the DNA is replicated

When an animal cell goes through cytokinesis,__________

• a cell plate forms dividing the 2 new nuclei.
• the cell membrane pinches off the 2 new cells.
• 4 new cells are formed.
• None of the above

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What does NOT happen during interphase?

• growth
• DNA replication 
• obtaining nutrients
• cell divison

the uncontrolled division of cells that results in malignant growth 

• tissues
• cancer
• mitosis
• anaphase

Which of the following is NOT a reason we need mitosis.

• Growth
• Recovering from injuries
• Replacement of dead cells
• Sexual reproduction

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In which stage of the cell cycle is the cell preparing for division? 

• G₁
• S
• G₂
• M

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Where does DNA synthesis happen in eukaryotic cells?

• cytoplasm
• mitochondria
• nucleus
• Golgi apparatus