Put the following stages of mitosis in order: anaphase, prophase, metaphase, and telophase.

prophase, metaphase, telophase, anaphase

prophase, telophase, metaphase, anaphase

What is the purpose of the cell cycle?

To prevent cancer from developing

To help the body fight viruses and bacteria

DNA replication results in two DNA molecules,

each one with one new strand and one original strand

each one with two original strands

one with two new strands and the other with two original strands

The process of DNA replication is called semi conservative because it results in

two DNA molecules, each with 1 original strand and one new.

Two DNA molecules. One original molecule and one with two new strands

two exact copies with new strands

The diagram below shows DNA replication. The two new DNA molecules can be identified as....

each molecule has one "old" strand and one "new" strand

one molecule is entirely "old" and one is entirely "new"

the molecule is always copied with no mistakes

Which is an accurate description of DNA replication

the original double-stranded DNA is "unzipped" and each strand serves as a template for building a complementary DNA strand from free floating nucleotides

the nucleotides of both strands of DNA are taken apart and used to assemble two completely new DNA molecules

the original single stranded DNA is unzipped and is used to make a new DNA strand before being put back together.

the nucleotides of one strand of DNA are taken apart to form a new DNA molecules then its replaced by free nucleotides

Which of the following is true about DNA replication?

It must occur before the cell can divide

the process is helped by enzymes

two identical strands are formed

Which of these lists presents the stages of the cell cycle in the correct order?

interphase, mitosis, cytokinesis

cytokinesis, mitosis, interphase

mitosis, interphase, cytokinesis

interphase, cytokinesis, mitosis

What determines the code, or information, of a DNA molecule?

the order (sequence) of the nitrogen bases

the shape (structure) of the nitrogen bases

the color of the nitrogen bases

the frequency (number) of nitrogen bases

The sides of the DNA molecule (the ladder) are made up of nucleotides. These nucleotides are ____ & ____.

deoxyribose sugar and phosphates

What is cell differentiation?

Process by with cells become SPECIALIZED

Process by which cells produce MORE cells.

Process by which cells become UNSPECIALIZED

Process by which cells become old and DIE

Why are your muscle cells different from your nerve cells?

muscle and nerve cells have the same DNA (same genes) but different genes are turned on

muscle and nerve cells have different DNA, different genes

muscle and nerve cells began with the same DNA (same genes) but some different genes were destroyed by each cell type

muscle cells are not different from nerve cells, they are the same

Cell Cycle and DNA Replication Test Review

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This quiz comprehensively covers cellular biology fundamentals appropriate for grades 9-12, focusing on the cell cycle, mitosis, DNA replication, and cell differentiation. Students need a solid understanding of the sequential phases of the cell cycle (G1, S, G2, and M phases) and how interphase prepares cells for division through growth and DNA duplication. The questions assess knowledge of mitotic phases in correct order (prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase), the distinction between mitosis and cytokinesis, and the critical concept that mitosis produces two genetically identical diploid cells. Additionally, students must understand DNA's double helix structure, complementary base pairing rules (A-T and G-C), and the semiconservative nature of DNA replication involving helicase and DNA polymerase enzymes. The quiz also explores cancer as uncontrolled cell division, cell differentiation processes, and how stem cells develop into specialized cell types while maintaining identical DNA. Created by Gary Harjo, a Biology teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-12. This comprehensive assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a test review tool, formative assessment, or homework assignment to reinforce essential cellular biology concepts. Teachers can utilize individual question sets as warm-up activities focusing on specific topics like mitotic phases or DNA base pairing, while the complete quiz provides thorough preparation for summative assessments. The visual identification questions make it particularly valuable for laboratory follow-up activities where students have observed mitosis under microscopes. This quiz aligns with NGSS standards HS-LS1-4 (modeling how DNA determines organism structure and function) and supports Common Core literacy standards by requiring students to analyze scientific diagrams and apply biological principles to solve problems systematically.

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Interphase

M phase

Mitosis

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During which stage of the cell cycle does mitosis and cytokinesis occur?

Interphase

S phase

M phase

G1 phase

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Cell Cycle and DNA Replication Test Review

55 questions

In this phase of the cell cycle, the cell duplicates its DNA.

In this phase of the cell cycle, the cell divides.

What is the correct order of the phases of mitosis?

What is the result of mitosis?

What is a series of events a cell goes through as they grow and divide?

During what stage does the G₁, S and G₂ phases happen?

During which stage of the cell cycle does mitosis and cytokinesis occur?

During what phase of the cell cycle does the cell grow and prepare to replicate DNA?

During what phase of the cell cycle does the cell prepare for mitosis?

Put the following stages of mitosis in order: anaphase, prophase, metaphase, and telophase.

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In this phase of the cell cycle, the cell duplicates its DNA.

In this phase of the cell cycle, the cell divides.

What is the correct order of the phases of mitosis?

What is the result of mitosis?

What is a series of events a cell goes through as they grow and divide?

During what stage does the G1, S and G2 phases happen?

During which stage of the cell cycle does mitosis and cytokinesis occur?

During what phase of the cell cycle does the cell grow and prepare to replicate DNA?

During what phase of the cell cycle does the cell prepare for mitosis?

Put the following stages of mitosis in order: anaphase, prophase, metaphase, and telophase.

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During what stage does the G₁, S and G₂ phases happen?