Histones are 

• proteins wound up in DNA
• critical to maintaining the shape of chromosomes
• aid in the tight packing of DNA
• all of these 

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Which is NOT a phase of the cell cycle?

• Interphase

• Cytokinesis

• Mitosis

• Duplication

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Select ALL stages of Interphase

• G1

• S

• G2

• Mitosis

The following describes_________________________ during mitosis. The chromatin condenses and spindle fibers form at each side of the cell. The chromosomes begin to form and nuclear membrane disappears.

• prophase

• anaphase

• metaphase

• telophase

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The following describes_________________________ during mitosis. The chromosomes line up along the middle of the cell and the spindle fibers attach to each chromosome at the centromere.

• prophase

• metaphase

• anaphase

• telophase

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When you start with 1 cell, at the end of mitosis, how many identical cells will you have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell spend the most time?

• Mitosis
• Cytokinesis
• Interphase

During which part of the cell cycle does the cell divide?

• Interphase
• Mitosis
• S phase

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During which part of the cell cycle is DNA copied?

• Mitosis
• Cytokinesis
• S phase

What is the purpose of the cell cycle?

• To create new daughter cells
• To prevent cancer from developing
• To help the body fight viruses and bacteria

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