Cell Cycle Quiz

In which phase of mitosis is division of the nucleus completed?

• Anaphase

• Prophase

• Telophase

• Metaphase

When dividing cells are examined under a light microscope, chromosomes first become visible during –

• Interphase

• The S Phase

• Prophase

• G₁

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Mature nerve cells are incapable of cell division. These cells are probably in –

• G₁ phase

• The S phase

• G₂ phase

• Mitosis

Which of these cells divides the least?

• Liver cell

• Skin cell

• Blood cell

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Uncontrolled cell division which usually leads to tumors and disease is called:

• Metaphase

• Cytokinesis

• Cancer

• Diabetes

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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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What phase of the cell cycle is demonstrated by the cell in the image?

• Interphase

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

What phase of the cell cycle is demonstrated by the cell in the image?

• prophase

• interphase

• metaphase

• telophase

The cell in the image is demonstrating _________ of the cell cycle.

• metaphase

• anaphase

• interphase

• telophase

Which phase is demonstrated by the cell in the photo?

• interphase

• prophase

• metaphase

• anaphase