WorksheetsCell Division and Specialization Check
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 13mins
Embryonic stem cells are
cells that grow uncontrollably
cells present early in development that can form into any type of cell
not able to go through cell division
found within the tissues of a fully developed human
What causes differentiation?
The DNA is different in each type of cell.
Some cells have more or less DNA than others.
Only specific genes in the DNA are activated.
What is the definition of cell specialization?
an organism that contains cells
a special type of mutation in bacteria cells
the differentiation of cells as they develop
the replication of DNA
What process does a multi-cellular organism use to replace its damaged body cells?
mitosis
meiosis
DNA replication
transcription
What is the longest stage of the cell cycle called? (Hint: It contains 3 of the main phases)
Cytokinesis
M phase
Interphase
G1 Phase
Which cells are more efficient at getting rid of waste?
Small Cells
Medium Size Cells
Large Cells
X-Large Cells
a cell that has the most potential, able to become almost any type of cell.
Purlipotent
Multipotent
What is a zygote?
Any pluripotent stem cell
The first cell in the development of an organism
The result of mitosis
A cell that transports oxygen in the body
What is a somatic cell?
A sex cell like sperm or egg
A body cell like skin or kidney
The first cell in development of a human
An cell has 12 chromosomes. Then it goes through S phase in the cell cycle. How many chromosomes will it have now?
12
6
24
15
A cell has 12 chromosomes. How many chromosomes will each daughter cell have after mitosis?
12
6
24
15
What does a growth factor tell the cell cycle to do?
Program the cell's death
Regulates the timing of the cell cycle
Tells the cell to grow and divide
Tells the cell cycle to stop
