Cell Cycle Quiz

What is the process by which a cell divides into two daughter cells?

• cell replication

• cell division

• cell fusion

• cell differentiation

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Which phase of the cell cycle is responsible for DNA replication?

• G2 phase

• S phase

• M phase

• G1 phase

During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell grow and prepare for division?

• Telophase

• Interphase

• Mitosis

• Cytokinesis

What is the final stage of the cell cycle, where the cytoplasm divides and two daughter cells are formed?

• cytokinesis

• mitosis

• meiosis

• interphase

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What is the purpose of cell division in multicellular organisms?

• To maintain homeostasis in the body.

• To regulate the body's temperature.

• To store excess nutrients in the cells.

• To allow for growth, repair, and the production of new cells.

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What are the two main stages of cell division?

• mitosis and cytokinesis

• meiosis and apoptosis

• prophase and telophase

• interphase and anaphase

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What is the purpose of cytokinesis in the cell cycle?

• The purpose of cytokinesis is to replicate the DNA in the cell.

• The purpose of cytokinesis is to regulate cell growth and division.

• The purpose of cytokinesis is to divide the cytoplasm of a cell into two daughter cells.

• The purpose of cytokinesis is to repair damaged organelles in the cell.

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

• Interphase

• Cytokinesis

• Mitosis

• G1 phase

What happens during G1 phase of the Cell Cycle?

• Prepares to divide

• Replicates (copies) DNA

• Cell Growth

• Cell Division

Which of the following lists the phases of Interphase in the correct order?

• G1, S, G2

• S, G1, G2

• M, S, G1

• G1, G2, S