Cell Cycle and Division Quiz

Which of the following best describes the G2 phase of the cell cycle?

• Cell growth and DNA replication

• DNA synthesis

• Preparation for cell division

• Chromosome alignment

• Cytoplasmic division

Which phase of mitosis involves the alignment of chromosomes at the equatorial plate?

• Metaphase I

• Metaphase II

• Metaphase
• Anaphase
• Anaphase II

What is the primary function of the G1 checkpoint in the cell cycle?

• To ensure DNA is correctly replicated

• To check for chromosome alignment

• To assess cell size and nutrient availability

• To separate sister chromatids

• To divide the cytoplasm

Which of the following best explains why meiosis leads to genetic diversity?

• DNA is replicated only once.

• There is no S phase in meiosis II.

• The process occurs rapidly in comparison to mitosis.

• Crossing over during Prophase I

• Chromosomes are divided evenly between daughter cells.

The division of the cytoplasm is also known as _______________.

• mitosis
• cytokinesis
• meiosis

• cell division
• karyokinesis

What happens in Anaphase I of cell division?

• Sister chromatids get separated.
• Centromeres divide into two parts.
• Tetrads get separated.

• Spindle fibers attach to the nuclear envelope.
• Homologous chromosomes line up.

What phase is often referred to as the "resting state" of a cell when it takes a little break from the cell cycle?

• G0 phase
• G1 phase
• M phase
• S phase
• G2 phase

During which phase of mitosis do sister chromatids part ways?

• Anaphase
• Telophase
• Cytokinesis
• Anaphase II

• Anaphase I

Which phase of the cell cycle do you think is most associated with normal cell function?

• G1 phase

• S phase

• G2 phase

• M phase

• Interphase

Which checkpoint in the cell cycle acts like a vigilant guardian, ensuring that DNA has been perfectly replicated before the cell moves on?

• M checkpoint
• G2 checkpoint
• S checkpoint
• G1 checkpoint
• DNA Checkpoint