Cell Cycle and Mitosis Review

Which phase of the cell cycle is characterized by the cell growing and preparing for DNA replication?

• G1 phase

• S phase

• G2 phase

• M phase

During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

• G1 phase

• S phase

• G2 phase

• M phase

What is the main purpose of the G2 phase in the cell cycle?

• Cell growth

• DNA replication

• Preparation for mitosis

• Cell division

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Which of the following is NOT a stage of mitosis?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Interphase

• Telophase

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In which stage of mitosis do chromosomes align at the cell's equator?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

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During which stage of mitosis do sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

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What is the role of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

• DNA replication

• Cell growth

• Separation of sister chromatids

• Protein synthesis

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Which of the following is a key regulator of the cell cycle?

• Ribosomes

• Cyclins

• Mitochondria

• Lysosomes

What happens during the S phase of the cell cycle?

• Cell grows in size

• Cell divides into two daughter cells

• DNA is replicated

• Cell prepares for division

Which phase follows telophase in the cell cycle?

• G1 phase

• S phase

• Cytokinesis

• G2 phase

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