Cell Cycle Quiz

What is the first stage of the cell cycle?

• Cytokinesis

• Interphase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

During which phase does DNA replication occur?

• Prophase

• Interphase

• Telophase

• Anaphase

Which of the following correctly describes apoptosis?

• A process that helps cells divide

• A form of cell death that prevents cancerous growth

• The final stage of the cell cycle

• A method of DNA replication

What happens during the metaphase stage of the cell cycle?

• Chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plate

• Chromatids separate and move to opposite poles

• The nuclear envelope begins to break down

• The cell divides into two daughter cells

What can happen if cell cycle checkpoints fail?

• Cells will grow normally

• Cells will become dormant

• Cells may continue to divide uncontrollably, leading to cancer

• Cells will stop replicating DNA

Which phase marks the actual division of the cytoplasm?

• Telophase

• Anaphase

• Cytokinesis

• Interphase

DNA is composed of which of the following building blocks?

• Amino acids

• Nucleotides

• Fatty acids

• Monosaccharides

Which environmental factor can lead to disruptions in the cell cycle?

• Healthy diet

• Exercise

• UV radiation

• Sufficient sleep

What is the significance of the G1 phase in the cell cycle?

• A) DNA is replicated

• B) The cell grows and prepares for DNA synthesis

• C) The cell divides

• D) The nuclear envelope reforms

What does the term "mitosis" refer to?

• A) The replication of DNA

• B) The process of cell division that produces two identical daughter cells

• C) The growth phase of the cell cycle

• D) The death of a cell