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Cell Cycle 25-26

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The activities in the cell cycle occur during specific phases. In which phase of the cell cycle is DNA replicated? Choose 2 answers

a)

Interphase

b)

G1 phase

c)

G2 phase

d)

S phase

2.

This model of the cell cycle includes two arrows that each represent a process in the cycle. What do the two arrows represent?

a)

Arrow 1 prophase, Arrow 2 interphase

b)

Arrow 1 mitosis, Arrow 2 meiosis

c)

Arrow 1 interphase, Arrow 2 mitosis

d)

Arrow 1 meiosis, Arrow 2 prophase

3.

Part of the cell cycle is shown in this simplified model.

This part of the cell cycle is best described as the process that —

.

a)

duplicates the DNA

b)

completes cell division

c)

maintains genetic homeostasis

d)

synthesizes new molecules

4.

People who have leukemia, a cancer that affects white blood cells, are often given Cytarabine. This drug inhibits the synthesis of DNA. Which phase of the cell cycle is most affected by Cytarabine?

a)

G1 phase

b)

S phase

c)

G2 phase

d)

M phase

5.

Label the parts of the Cell Cycle

6.

The model represents the change in the DNA content of a cell during the cell cycle. Which part of the model represents the S phase?

a)

I

b)

II

c)

III

d)

IV

7.
Neuron cells, like the one pictured, rarely replicate. Therefore, we consider them to be in the _____ phase.
a)
G0
b)
G1
c)
S
d)
Delay
8.

The phase of the cell cycle shown in the diagram is

a)

interphase

b)

mitosis

c)

cytokinesis

d)

DNA replication

9.

After mitosis and cytokinesis, one cell becomes...

a)
Two identical cells
b)
Two genetically different cells
c)
Four identical cells
d)
Four genetically different cells
10.

What is the result of the cell cycle?

a)

Three cells

b)

Four daughter cells

c)

Two identical cells

d)

One clone cell

11.

In the Cell Cycle, the two resulting cells are

a)
different from the starting cell and identical to each other.
b)
different from the starting cell and different from each other.
c)
identical to the starting cell and different from each other.
d)
identical to the starting cell and identical to each other.
12.

Where does a eukaryotic cell store its genetic material?

a)
nucleus
b)
nucleolus
c)
cytoskeleton
d)
golgi
13.

In which stage of the cell cycle does the cell duplicate its DNA?

a)

G1

b)

S

c)

G2

d)

Mitosis

14.

A human skin cells enters the cell cycle with 46 chromosomes. When the cell enters G2 it will have _______ chromosomes.

a)

23

b)

46

c)

92

d)

None of the above

15.
Uncontrollable cell growth is known as _____
a)
obesity
b)
cancer
c)
diabetes
d)
hepatitis
16.

Match the correct description to each part of the cell cycle.

a)

cell grows proteins are synthesized

1.

G1

b)

DNA is copied

2.

S

c)

cell grows, doubles contents and prepares for division.

3.

G2

d)

division of the DNA

4.

mitosis

e)

division of the cytoplasm

5.

cytokinesis

17.

Checkpoints occur between the stages of the cell cycle. If a cell does not meet certain criteria at the end of a stage, it will not move to the next stage. Which of these occurs just before the cell enters the G2 stage of the cell cycle?

a)

The nuclear membrane disintegrates.

b)

DNA replications.

c)

Centrioles form.

d)

Nucleolus divides.

18.

During the Cell Cycle, the ​ (a)   grows, copies organelles, replicates DNA and splits the nucleus to become identical ​ (b)   .

Choose from the below words
parent cell
daughter cells
inlaw cell
son cells
19.

Cells spend most of their lives in which phase?

a)

Interphase

b)

Prophase

c)

Telophase

d)

Metaphase

20.

Label the Cell Cycle

21.

In a biology class, William is learning about the cell cycle, which includes the phases: Interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis.

​ ​ (a)   is when the cell membranes form to divide a cell into two cells, a concept Grace found fascinating.

​ Anika noted that (b)   is when the chromosomes of a cell separate.

Choose from the below words

Mitosis

Cytokinesis

22.

If a parent cell has 12 chromosomes, each daughter cell will end up with ​ (a)   chromosomes after mitosis and cytokinesis are complete. The longest phase of the cell cycle is ​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
12
interphase
6
24
prophase
cytokinesis
23.
Which of the following phrases best describes cytokenesis
a)
division of the cytoplasm
b)
division of the nucleus
c)
division of DNA
d)
division of surface area