CELL CYCLE & MITOSIS

What is the role of the S phase in the cell cycle?

• Cell growth

• DNA synthesis for mitosis

• Preparing for mitosis

• Active division

Which phase of the cell cycle is responsible for active division?

• G1 phase

• S phase

• G2 phase

• M phase

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Which checkpoint is responsible for checking DNA replication?

• G1

• G2

• M

• S

What is the main purpose of cell cycle checkpoints?

• To increase cell size

• To ensure correct DNA replication and division

• To decrease chromosome number

• To speed up cell division

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What happens if a cell does not pass a checkpoint?

• It continues to divide

• It repairs the issue or undergoes apoptosis

• It skips to the next phase

• It duplicates its DNA again

Which checkpoint is responsible for ensuring cell size is adequate?

• G1

• G2

• M

• S

What is the result of one division in mitosis?

• 1 cell

• 2 cells

• 4 cells

• 8 cells

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What is the chromosome number in cells produced by mitosis?

• Haploid

• Diploid

• Triploid

• Tetraploid

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What happens during telophase in mitosis?

• Chromosomes condense

• Chromosomes align

• Chromatids separate

• Nuclear membranes reform

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Which of the following is true about the cells produced by mitosis?

• They are genetically diverse

• They are identical to the parent cell

• They have half the DNA of the parent cell

• They are larger than the parent cell

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