Cell Cycle

Why do organisms use the cell cycle?

• to grow

• to make sugar

• to get energy

• to make unique cells

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Unicellular organisms use the cell cycle to:

• develop

• heal

• reproduce

• all of the above

• none of the above

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During which part of the cell cycle is DNA replicated?

• interphase

• mitosis

• cytokinesis

Which part of the cell cycle is divided into prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase?

• interphase

• mitosis

• cytokinesis

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What does DNA replication mean?

• dividing the cytoplasm

• copying the organelles

• copying the nucleus

• none of the above

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The cell cycle is responsible for:

• A caterpillar that changes into a butterfly

• A seal that is swimming through icy water

• A maple tree that is losing its leaves in autumn

• All of the above

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The regular sequence of growth and division that cells undergo is known as the

• cellular respiration

• photosynthesis

• replication

• cell cycle

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What happens at the end of interphase?

• the cell splits into 2 identical cells

• the cell's nucleus divides

• the DNA unwinds

• the cell is preparing for mitosis

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Simon looks at an image of a slide and notices that all of the chromosomes are lined up in along the middle of the cell. He is likely looking at a cell that is in

• prophase

• metaphase

• anaphase

• telophase

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Which statement best describes chromosomes?

• They carry out cellular respiration

• They consist of the pigment chlorophyll

• Their structure is only visible during interphase

• They consist of tightly coiled strands of DNA and proteins

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