Genetic Continuity

What are the two main stages of the Cell Cycle?

• S phase and Cytokinesis

• Interphase and M Phase

• Mitosis and Cytokinesis

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What condition results from a cell going through the cell cycle repeatedly and without regulation?

• influenza

• cancer

• diabetes

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The series of events that a cell goes through as it grows and divides is called . . .

• a negative feedback loop

• the cell cycle

• homeostasis

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In which stage of the cell cycle does the amount of DNA in the cell double?

• G1

• S

• M

What are the two main stages of cell division?

• S phase and Cytokinesis

• Interphase and M Phase

• Mitosis and Cytokinesis

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For what reason would a cell undego normal (mitotic) cell division?

• to replace dead or damaged cells

• to allow the organism to grow in size or development

• both other answers are correct

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What is the correct order of the stages of mitosis?

• Metaphase, Anaphase, Prophase, and Telophase

• Telophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, and Prophase

• Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase

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What would be the product of a mitotic division occurring in a skin cell?

• two genetically identical liver cells

• two genetically different skin cells

• two genetically identical skin cells

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In which stage of mitosis do the chromosomes line up iin the middle of the cell?

• Telophase

• Prophase

• Metaphase

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Which of the following best describes genetic continuity?

• The process by which genetic information is passed from one generation to the next

• The random mutation of genes over time

• The creation of new genetic material through genetic engineering

• The loss of genetic information due to environmental factors

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