Cell Growth

The phase in which a cell spends most of its life is interphase.

• True

• False

Which of the following occurs during metaphase

• The chromosomes line up in the center of the cell.

• The sister chromatids separate.

• Two new identical nuclei are formed.

• The nucleolus disappears and the nuclear membrane breaks down.

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If a cell has 22 duplicated chromosomes, how many chromatids does it have?

• 22

• 44

• 11

• 88

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What is the process called by which cells coming from the same cell become different types of cells?

• cell migration

• cell mutation

• cell differentiation

• cell alteration

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Which of the following occurs during prophase?

• The chromosomes line up in the center of the cell.

• The sister chromatids separate.

• Two new identical nuclei are formed.

• The cell prepares to divide

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What is the shortest phase of mitosis?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

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How long does it take a cell to complete the cell cycle?

• 8 minutes

• 1 year

• 24 hours

• Depends on the type of cell

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Similar types of cells can be grouped together to carry out specific tasks. What are these groups of cells called?

• tissues

• organs

• organ systems

• organisms

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A pair of sister chromatids are held together by what structure?

• Chromosomes

• Centromere

• DNA

• Cell membrane

Which type of cell divides by the cell membrane pinching together until the two cells split apart?

• animal

• plant

• mineral

• chromosomal

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