Cell Cycle Quiz

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

• Cell expansion

• Cell division

• Cell fusion

• Cell contraction

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

• G1 phase

• M phase

• S phase

• G2 phase

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

• Metaphase

• Interphase

• Anaphase

• Prophase

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What is the correct order of the phases of mitosis?

• Prophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Telophase

• Anaphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Telophase

• Metaphase, Prophase, Anaphase, Telophase

• Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

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

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Prophase

• Telophase

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What is the final stage of the cell cycle?

• Prophase

• Interphase

• Mitosis

• Cytokinesis

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What is the process by which the cytoplasm divides and two daughter cells are formed?

• Apoptosis

• Meiosis

• Cytokinesis

• Mitosis

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What is the uncontrolled growth and division of cells called?

• inflammation

• tumor

• cancer

• infection

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What is the term for the programmed cell death that occurs as a normal part of development?

• apoptosis

• mitosis

• proliferation

• necrosis

Joining of two specialized cells called gametes (egg and sperm) 2 parents / takes longer / creates genetic diversity

• Mitosis

• Asexual Reproduction

• Sexual Reproduction

• Interphase

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