Cell Cycle, Cancer, and Mitosis Quiz

What is the process by which cells divide and reproduce?

• Cell division

• Cellular respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Cellular metabolism

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

• S phase

• M phase

• G2 phase

• G1 phase

What is the term for uncontrolled cell growth and division?

• tumor

• infection

• cancer

• inflammation

During which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?

• metaphase

• prophase

• anaphase

• telophase

What is the purpose of mitosis?

• The purpose of mitosis is to produce gametes for sexual reproduction.

• The purpose of mitosis is to generate energy for the cell.

• The purpose of mitosis is to ensure growth, repair, and replacement of cells in multicellular organisms.

• The purpose of mitosis is to eliminate damaged cells from the body.

Which of the following is NOT a phase of the cell cycle?

• G1 checkpoint

• S phase

• G2 phase

• M phase

What is the term for the division of the cytoplasm following mitosis?

• cytokinesis

• nucleokinesis

• cytogenesis

• mitokinesis

What is the role of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

• Checkpoints in the cell cycle ensure the proper progression of the cell cycle and monitor DNA integrity, replication completion, and chromosome alignment.

• Checkpoints in the cell cycle control the movement of organelles within the cell.

• Checkpoints in the cell cycle regulate cell growth and division.

• Checkpoints in the cell cycle are responsible for cell death.

Which of the following is a characteristic of cancer cells?

• Controlled cell division and invasion of other tissues

• Controlled cell division and no invasion of other tissues

• Uncontrolled cell division and invasion of other tissues

• Uncontrolled cell division and no invasion of other tissues

What is the term for the process by which cells become specialized for specific functions?

• cell differentiation

• cell mutation

• cell replication

• cell division