Quiz about Chapter 3 Lesson 1 The Cell Cycle and Cell Division

Question 1

The longest phase of the cell cycle

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interphase

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prophase

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metaphase

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mitosis

Question 2

What is the cell cycle?

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The series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication of its DNA to produce two daughter cells.

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The gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form.

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The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

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The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.

Question 3

During interphase, a cell grows, duplicates organelles, and

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copies DNA

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divides the nucleus

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divides the cytoplasm

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produces a new cell

Question 4

Chromosomes are made up of two identical sister _____________.

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chromatids

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chloroplasts

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nuclei

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genes

Question 5

G1, S, and G2 phases are combined into one long phase called _____________.

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interphase

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mitosis

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cytokinesis

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cell cycle

Question 6

There are a TOTAL of ___ chromosomes in human body cells.

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46

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23

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92

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scientists don't know

Question 7

Sister chromatids are joined together at the ___________.

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centromere

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equator

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chromosome

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ends

Question 8

The phase that starts mitosis is ___________.

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prophase

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metaphase

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anaphase

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telophase

Question 9

A jelly-like substance found inside a cell surrounding its organelles is

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cytoplasm

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cytokenisis

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mitosis

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epithelial

Question 10

The division of the cytoplasm following mitosis ...

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cytokinesis

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cytoplasm

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telophase

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mitosis

Question 11

Stage in which the cell's nuclear material divides and separates...

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Mitosis

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G1

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Synthesis

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G2

Question 12

How many daughter cells are produced in mitosis?

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2 new cells

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4 new cells

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One new cell

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none of these

Question 13

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

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M phase

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Interphase

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S phase

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G1 phase

Question 14

Most cells in an organism go through a cycle of growth, development, and division called the ____________.

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cell cycle

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mitosis

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cytokinesis

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multicellular organism

Question 15

During what phase of the cell cycle is DNA replicated?

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S phase

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G1 phase

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G2 phase

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M phase

Question 16

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

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G2 phase

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G1 phase

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S phase

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M phase

Question 17

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

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prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

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prophase, metaphase, telophase, anaphase

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prophase, anaphase, metaphase, telophase

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prophase, telophase, metaphase, anaphase

Question 18

Put the following in order: G2, G1, S, mitosis, cytokinesis.

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G1, S, G2, Mitosis, cytokinesis

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G1, G2, S, Mitosis, cytokinesis

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G1, G2, S, cytokinesis, mitosis

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G1, S, G2, cytokinesis, mitosis

Question 19

What phase of mitosis is pictured?

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Prophase

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metaphase

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anaphase

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telephase

Question 20

The chromosomes line up across the middle of the cell

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Metaphase

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Anaphase

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Interphase

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Prophase

Question 21

This diagram depicts which phase of mitosis?

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telophase

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prophase

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metaphase

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anaphase

Question 22

This picture shows which process?

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mitosis

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meiosis

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the cell cycle

Question 23

Question 23.

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Interphase

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Prophase

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Anaphase

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Telophase

Question 24

The daughter cells in mitosis are...

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Identical

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Unique

Question 25

The ___________ holds the replicated sister chromatids together.

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centromere

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centriole

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chromosomes

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cycles

Question 26

When a plant cell goes through cell division,  _____________.

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a cell plate forms, dividing the 2 new nuclei

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the 2 new nuclei are separated by the cell membrane pinching off.

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4 new cells are formed

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None of the above

Question 27

The structure labeled A is a(n)

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centromere

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chromatid

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centriole

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chromophere

Question 28

The structures labeled B are

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chromatids

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centrioles

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centromeres

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chromopheres

Question 29

The uncontrolled division of cells that results in malignant growth is called __________.

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cancer

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tissues

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mitosis

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anaphase

Question 30

Where does DNA synthesis happen in eukaryotic cells?

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nucleus

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cytoplasm

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mitochondria

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Golgi apparatus

Question 31

What percentage of the cell cycle is the interphase cycle?

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90%

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10%

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75%

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25%

Question 32

What is this phase of mitosis?

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metaphase

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prophase

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anaphase

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telophase

Question 33

What is this phase of mitosis?

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anaphase

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prophase

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metaphase

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telophase

Question 34

Why is it important to replicate DNA before a cell divides in mitosis?

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In order for genetic information to be transferred into daughter cells.

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In order for the cell to be able to increase in size.

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In order for the DNA to be contained in the nucleus.

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In order for the cell to re-order the DNA sequencing in the new cells.

Question 35

Fruit fly body cells have 8 chromosomes. After mitosis, you would expect a resulting fruit fly daughter cell to have -

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8 chromosomes.

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16 chromosomes.

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46 chromosomes.

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4 chromosomes.

Chapter 3 Lesson 1 The Cell Cycle and Cell Division

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