Cell Cycle reading quiz

What is the cell cycle?

• A series of events including growth, DNA synthesis, and cell division

• A process only found in prokaryotic cells

• A phase where cells stop growing

• A type of cell death

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Which phase of the eukaryotic cell cycle involves DNA replication?

• G1 phase

• S phase

• G2 phase

• Mitotic phase

What happens during the G1 phase of interphase?

• DNA replication

• Rapid growth and metabolic activity

• Final preparation for mitosis

• Cytokinesis

What is the role of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

• To accelerate cell division

• To ensure cells do not proceed to the next phase prematurely

• To stop cell growth permanently

• To initiate cell death

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What can result from the loss of regulation in the cell cycle?

• Increased cell lifespan

• Cancer

• Improved cell function

• Decreased cell size

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What is the mitotic phase responsible for?

• Growth and metabolic activity

• DNA replication

• Division of the nucleus and cytoplasm

• Protein synthesis

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Why is understanding the cell cycle important in medicine?

• It helps in developing treatments for cancer

• It allows for the creation of new cell types

• It prevents all diseases

• It ensures cells never die

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