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Cell Division and Specialization Check

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class
Date
1.

Embryonic stem cells are

a)

cells that grow uncontrollably

b)

cells present early in development that can form into any type of cell

c)

not able to go through cell division

d)

found within the tissues of a fully developed human

2.

What causes differentiation?

a)

The DNA is different in each type of cell.

b)

Some cells have more or less DNA than others.

c)

Only specific genes in the DNA are activated.

3.

What is the definition of cell specialization?

a)

an organism that contains cells

b)

a special type of mutation in bacteria cells

c)

the differentiation of cells as they develop

d)

the replication of DNA

4.

What process does a multi-cellular organism use to replace its damaged body cells?

a)

mitosis

b)

meiosis

c)

DNA replication

d)

transcription

5.

What is the longest stage of the cell cycle called? (Hint: It contains 3 of the main phases)

a)

Cytokinesis

b)

M phase

c)

Interphase

d)

G1 Phase

6.
During which stage of the cell cycle does mitosis and cytokinesis occur?
a)
Interphase
b)
S phase
c)
M phase
d)
G1 phase
7.
During what phase of the cell cycle is DNA replicated?
a)
G1 phase
b)
S phase
c)
G2 phase
d)
M phase
8.
During what phase of the cell cycle does the cell grow?
a)
G1 phase
b)
S phase
c)
M phase
d)
Cytokinesis
9.
During what phase of the cell cycle does the cell prepare for mitosis?
a)
G1 phase
b)
S phase
c)
G2 phase
d)
M phase
10.
Why would it be important to replicate DNA before a cell divides in mitosis or meiosis?
a)
In order for genetic information to be transferred into daughter cells.
b)
In order for the cell to be able to increase in size.
c)
In order for the DNA to be contained in the nucleus.
d)
In order for the cell to re-order the DNA sequencing in the new cells.
11.

Which cells are more efficient at getting rid of waste?

a)

Small Cells

b)

Medium Size Cells

c)

Large Cells

d)

X-Large Cells

12.

a cell that has the most potential, able to become almost any type of cell.

a)

Purlipotent

b)

Multipotent

13.

What is a zygote?

a)

Any pluripotent stem cell

b)

The first cell in the development of an organism

c)

The result of mitosis

d)

A cell that transports oxygen in the body

14.

What is a somatic cell?

a)

A sex cell like sperm or egg

b)

A body cell like skin or kidney

c)

The first cell in development of a human

15.

An cell has 12 chromosomes. Then it goes through S phase in the cell cycle. How many chromosomes will it have now?

a)

12

b)

6

c)

24

d)

15

16.

A cell has 12 chromosomes. How many chromosomes will each daughter cell have after mitosis?

a)

12

b)

6

c)

24

d)

15

17.

What does a growth factor tell the cell cycle to do?

a)

Program the cell's death

b)

Regulates the timing of the cell cycle

c)

Tells the cell to grow and divide

d)

Tells the cell cycle to stop