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Cell cycle

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 6hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Checkpoints are found in...
a)
G1, metaphase and G2
b)
G1 and anaphase
c)
G2, anaphase and S
d)
G1, G2 and cytokinesis
2.
Mitosis is needed for...
a)
repair, replacement and feeding
b)
repair, replacement and body temperature
c)
replacement, repair and growth
d)
growth, repair and temperature
3.
G1 is responsible for
a)
Cell expansion and organelle death
b)
Cell "growth" and organelle replication
c)
DNA replication
d)
Telophase
4.
A replicated set of chromosomes are known as
a)
chromatids
b)
chromosome sisters
c)
chromatin
d)
replicated chromatids
5.
The chromatids line up in the centre of the spindle during:
a)
metaphase
b)
anaphase
c)
prophase
d)
telophase
6.
The spindle starts to form during:
a)
prophase
b)
interphase
c)
metaphase
d)
anaphase
7.
The opposite ends of the cell are known as:
a)
poles
b)
holes
c)
sections
d)
sides
8.
G1, G2, and S phase are collectively known as:
a)
interphase
b)
cytokinesis
c)
chromatids
d)
prophase
9.
In this part of mitosis, the chromotids are split apart and move towards the poles
a)
anaphase
b)
telophase
c)
interphase
d)
prophase
10.
The nucleus begins to form at each pole...
a)
during telophase
b)
during prophase
c)
during anaphase
d)
it doesn't?
11.
What is the role of the cytoplasm?
a)
Holds the organelles
b)
Allows organelles to reproduce
c)
Packages protein
d)
makes you sick
12.
Plants are:
a)
Multicellular
b)
A virus
c)
Unicelluar
d)
Annoying
13.
what 3 organelles are found in plant but not animal cells?
a)
Cell wall, Ribosomes, Large vacuole
b)
Chloroplasts, Ribosomes, small vacuole
c)
Cell wall, Chloroplasts, small vacuole
d)
Cell wall, Chloroplasts, large vacuole
14.
What is the smallest objective lens on a microscope?
a)
x4
b)
x2
c)
x10
d)
x40
15.
On a microscope, the slide is placed on what part for viewing?
a)
stage
b)
base
c)
lens
d)
arm
16.
What stain is used when making a cheek cell slide?
a)
Methylene orange
b)
Methylenio Blue
c)
Methylene Blue
d)
Methylene yellow
17.
The cell represented in the picture is a...
a)
plant
b)
animal
c)
bacteria
d)
amoeba
18.
What organelle can be more commonly known as the "powerhouse" of the cell?
a)
mitochondria
b)
golgi body
c)
cytoplasm
d)
starch granule
19.
Number 6 is pointing to which organelle?
a)
mitochondria
b)
golgi body
c)
nucleus
d)
cell membrane
20.
The large vacuole collects waste and stores...
a)
cell sap
b)
cytoplasm
c)
blood
d)
saliva
21.
In the middle of the DNA strand, the bases (ATCG) are held together by what type of bond? 
a)
polar bonds
b)
ionic bonds
c)
covalent bonds
d)
hydrogen bonds
22.
Which of the following is NOT a component of the cell theory?
a)
Cells spontaneously arise
b)
Living things are made of cells
c)
Cells come from pre-existing cells
d)
Cells are the basic unit of structure and function
23.
Which of the following represents the "garbage disposal" of the cell?
a)
golgi apparatus
b)
nuclear envelope
c)
lysosome
d)
ribosome
24.
Which complex type of cells containing a nucleus do animals and plants belong to?
a)
Eukaryotes
b)
Prokaryotes
c)
Coyotes
d)
Egg Yolks
25.
Plants cells undergo photosynthesis in the ____________.
a)
Vacuole
b)
Chloroplast
c)
Cytoplasm
d)
Centriole
26.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of DNA?
a)
Double-stranded
b)
Contains Uracil
c)
Alpha Helix
d)
Contains Deoxyribose