Cell cycle quiz

Two stages of division of a somatic cell of a plant are shown in the diagram.

Which stage comes just before this?

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Before cell reproduction or mitosis can proceed, what is the correct sequence of steps that MUST first occur?

• chromosome replication, chromosome checking and repair, growth

• growth of cytoplasm, duplication of cellular organelles, chromosome replication

• replication of chromosomes, growth, duplication of cellular contents and organelles

• growth, duplication of cell organelles, chromosome

  replication, cells grow more and prepare for mitosis

Four stages of mitotic cell division are shown in the diagram. In which stage do the chromatids get separated and move toward opposite ends of the cell?

• P

• Q

• R

• S

Which statement correctly lists the order of the stages?

• P, R, Q

• Q, R, P

• R, P, Q

• P, Q, R

nuclear envelope forms at each pole

spindle dissolves

chromosomes un coil

These processes occur during

• anaphase

• metaphase

• prophase.

• telophase.

The illustration labeled C represents _______ of mitosis.

• anaphase

• metaphase

• prophase

• meiosis

The longest phase of the cell cycle 

• prophase
• interphase
• metaphase
• mitosis

Identify the phase of mitosis

• prophase
• metaphase
• anaphase
• telophase

Which phase of the cell cycle is #4?

• Interphase
• Prophase
• Telophase
• Metaphase

Which of the following describes cancer?

• Nondisjunction of gamete cells
• Cell division without replication of DNA
• Mitosis without cytokinesis
• Uncontrolled cell division