Cell Cycle

Identify the Cell Cycle Stage.

• Prophase

• Interphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

Answer explanation

Interphase is the stage where the cell prepares for division, including DNA replication. It is the longest phase of the cell cycle, unlike Prophase, Anaphase, and Telophase, which are specific to mitosis.

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In what organelle is the genetic material found inside?
 

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

• Golgi Complex

• Nucleolus

• Nucleus

Answer explanation

The genetic material, DNA, is found inside the nucleus, which is the organelle responsible for storing and protecting genetic information. Other options like the endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi complex do not contain genetic material.

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Identify the Cell Cycle Stage.

• Anaphase

• Cytokinesis

• Telophase

• Metaphase

Answer explanation

Anaphase is the stage where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell. This is a key step in ensuring that each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes during cell division.

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Identify the Cell Cycle Stage.

• Cytokinesis

• Interphase

• Anaphase

• Metaphase

Answer explanation

Metaphase is the stage where chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, preparing for separation. This distinguishes it from other stages like Interphase, Anaphase, and Cytokinesis.

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Identify the Cell Cycle Stage.

• Interphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

• Prophase

Answer explanation

Telophase is the final stage of mitosis where the chromosomes reach the poles, the nuclear envelope re-forms, and the cell prepares to divide. This distinguishes it from other stages like prophase and anaphase.

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What is the purpose of the cell cycle?

• To create new daughter cells

• To prevent cancer from developing

• To help the body fight viruses and bacteria

• To make the cell grow in size

Answer explanation

The cell cycle's primary purpose is to create new daughter cells through processes like mitosis and cytokinesis, ensuring growth, development, and tissue repair in organisms.

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The phase of mitosis when chromosomes align in the

middle is called ________

• anaphase

• prophase

• telophase

• metaphase

Answer explanation

The phase of mitosis when chromosomes align in the middle of the cell is called metaphase. During this stage, chromosomes are positioned along the metaphase plate, preparing for separation.

Identical cells formed during cell division are called:

• daughter organelles

• daughter cycles

• daughter nucleus

• daughter cells

Answer explanation

During cell division, the identical cells produced are known as daughter cells. This term specifically refers to the two new cells that result from the division of a parent cell.

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The process by which a cell nucleus divides is called:

• interphase

• mitosis

• cytokinesis

• cell cycle

Answer explanation

The process by which a cell nucleus divides is called mitosis. During mitosis, the chromosomes are separated into two new nuclei, which is essential for cell division.

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

• prophase, metaphase, telophase, anaphase

• prophase, anaphase, metaphase, telophase

• prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

• prophase, telophase, metaphase, anaphase

Answer explanation

The correct order of mitosis stages is prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. This sequence reflects the progression of chromosome alignment and separation during cell division.

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