Why do cells divide?

• for single-cell organisms to reproduce.

• for organisms to repair themselves by replacing damaged cells with new cells.

• for multicellular organisms to grow

• all of the above

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What is the genetic material in cells called?

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Where is DNA located in a eukaryotic cell ?

• in the cytoplasm

• in the nucleus

• in the cell membrane

• in the lysosome

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Mitosis occurs only in eukaryotic cells.

It does not occur in prokaryotes because prokaryotes do not have nuclei.

• True

• False

When is DNA duplicated (or copied)?

• Before cell division, in Interphase

• During Cytokinesis

• During Mitosis

When a cell divides, you get

• two cells with different DNA

• two identical cells with the same DNA

• five cells with no DNA

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What is the correct sequence of Mitosis?

• Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, and Prophase

• Telophase, Anaphase, Prophase and Cytokinesis

• Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase

• Cytokinesis, Interphase, Prophase, and Telophase

What does NOT happen during Interphase?

• The cell takes it easy and goes to sleep.

• The cell is busy getting bigger.

• DNA is duplicated (copied).

• The cell does normal life activities.

What is the longest stage of the cell cycle?

• Interphase

• Mitosis

• Cytokinesis

What is the part of the cell cycle when the nucleus divides into two identical nuclei?

• Interphase

• Mitosis

• Cytokinesis