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Cell Growth Test Review

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 2hrs 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

During telophase, a step in the cell cycle, ___

a)

the cell begins to separate into two new cells

b)

the cell duplicates its genetic material

c)

the nuclear envelope breaks down

d)

the chromosomes in the cell begin to move

2.

What would be the result if mitosis were not accompanied by cytokinesis?

a)

two cells, each with their own nucleus

b)

one cell with no nucleus

c)

one cell with two nuclei

d)

two cells, each without a nucleus

3.

The disorder that may occur when the cell cycle is disrupted and can result in the uncontrollable division of cells within the body is called

a)

AIDS

b)

COVID-19

c)

Influenza

d)

Cancer

4.

If a cell with 36 chromosomes undergoes mitosis, how many chromosomes will each of the two new cells have?

a)

36

b)

9

c)

2

d)

18

5.
Cytokinesis is a process that occurs during the cell cycle.  During cytokinesis,
a)
the cytoplasm is divided to form two separate cells.
b)
the cell grows and performs normal life processes.
c)
the chromosomes of the cell are duplicated.
d)
the nuclear material of the cell is divided.
6.
Which phase of mitosis is represented in the diagram?
a)
telophase
b)
anaphase
c)
metaphase
d)
prophase
7.
Which of the following occurs during the interphase stage of the cell cycle?
I. DNA is replicated.
II. The cell divides.
III. The cell grows in size.
a)
I and III only
b)
I, II, and III
c)
II only
d)
I and II only
8.
Cellular reproduction in multicellular organisms occurs through the process of mitosis.  What is the purpose of mitosis?
a)
to replace old cells such as red blood cells
b)
to replace old chromosomes
c)
to form gametes (e.g. sperm and ova)
d)
to form new somatic cells
9.
Each of the animal cells shown in the diagram is in a different stage of mitosis. 
Select the cell that is currently in telophase.
a)
A
b)
C
c)
D
d)
E
10.
The diagram represents a stage of mitosis in which the chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell.
What is the name of this phase of mitosis?
a)
telophase
b)
anaphase
c)
metaphase
d)
prophase
11.

How does an offspring of a mushroom or mold (asexual reproduction) compare to its parent?

a)

It is identical.

b)

It is very similar.

c)

It is slightly different.

d)

It is the exact opposite.

12.

When does DNA replication occur?

a)

G1

b)

G2

c)

S

d)

Cytokinesis

13.

What does the S in S phase stand for?

a)

Simple

b)

Second

c)

Synthesis

d)

Slytherin

14.

Some cells go into G0 . What do cells do in G0?

a)

Reproduce

b)

Rest

c)

Divide

15.

What enzyme actually copies the DNA in DNA replication?

a)

Helicase

b)

Ligase

c)

Topoisomerase

d)

DNA Polymerase

16.

Nuclei reform around both new sets of chromosomes.

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

17.

Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite sides of the cell.

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

18.

What acronym do we use to remember the correct order of Mitosis?

a)

APMT

b)

PMAT

c)

TAMP

d)

MPAT

19.

If a giraffe has 42 chromosomes and it's body cells go through mitosis the daughter cells would have how many chromosomes?

a)

2

b)

12

c)

21

d)

42

20.

Cells that have a lot of mistakes go through what?

a)

Apoptosis

b)

Asymptomatica

c)

Neuotic Sympathy

d)

Vastus Medialis

21.

What moves chromosomes around the cell during mitosis?

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Spindle Fibers

c)

Golgi Apparatus

d)

Mitochondria

22.

What phase of mitosis is this?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

23.

What phase of mitosis is this?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

24.

What phase of mitosis is this?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

25.

What phase of mitosis is this?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

26.

What part of the cell cycle are these 2 cells in?

a)

Interphase

b)

Mitosis

c)

Cytokinesis

27.
During which part of the cell cycle is DNA copied?
a)
Mitosis
b)
Cytokinesis
c)
S phase
28.
During which parts of the cell cycle does the cell grow?
a)
G1 and G2
b)
G1 and S
c)
M phase and cytokinesis
29.
Which phase of mitosis is shown in the picture?
a)
Prophase
b)
Anaphase
c)
Telophase
30.
Which phase of mitosis is shown in the picture?
a)
Interphase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Telophase
31.
Which phase of mitosis is shown in the picture?
a)
Prophase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Anaphase
32.
Which phase of mitosis is shown in the picture?
a)
Prophase
b)
Telophase
c)
Metaphase
33.
What is shown in the picture?
a)
Mitosis
b)
Interphase
c)
Cytokinesis
34.

Which type of cell divides most frequently?

a)

Liver cell

b)

Skin cell

c)

Blood cell

d)

Nerve cell

35.
What is a series of events a cell goes through as they grow and divide?
a)
Cell Division
b)
Cell Cycle
c)
Cytokinesis
d)
Mitosis
36.
How many stages are in mitosis?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
37.
Put the following actions in order: DNA replicates, cell grows, cell divides, cell prepares for mitosis. 
a)
DNA replicates, cell grows, cell prepares for mitosis, cell divides
b)
cell grows, cell prepares for mitosis, DNA replicates, cell divides
c)
cell grows, DNA replicates, cell prepares for mitosis, cell divides
d)
DNA replicates, cell prepares for mitosis, cell grows, cell divides
38.
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.