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5.4 Cell Cycle Review

Total questions: 138

Worksheet time: 2hrs 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Division of the nucleus.
a)
Cytokinesis
b)
Mitosis
c)
Prophase
d)
Interphase
2.
3 stages of interphase
a)
G1, M, G2
b)
M, C, S
c)
G1, S, G2
d)
P, M, G1
3.
What is the correct order of the stages of mitosis?
a)
Prophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Telophase
b)
Telophase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase
c)
Prophase, Metaphase, Telophase, Anaphase
d)
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
4.
During which checkpoint does the cell check its surroundings to determine if the cell is healthy enough to move to the next phase?
a)
G2 Checkpoint
b)
Metaphase Checkpoint
c)
Cytokinesis Checkpoint
d)
G1 Checkpoint
5.
During which checkpoint does the cell check to make sure the DNA is copied correctly.
a)
G2 Checkpoint
b)
G1 Checkpoint
c)
Interphase Checkpoint
d)
Metaphase Checkpoint
6.
During which stage of interphase does the DNA duplicate.
a)
M Phase
b)
G1 Phase
c)
S Phase
d)
G2 Phase
7.
In mitosis, 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.
8.
Which of these lists presents the stages of the cell cycle in the correct order?
a)
interphase, mitosis, cytokinesis
b)
cytokinesis, mitosis, interphase
c)
mitosis, interphase, cytokinesis
d)
interphase, cytokinesis, mitosis
9.

Cells of organism must replicate for ?

a)

growth

b)

repair of damaged tissue

c)

replacement of dying cells.

d)

All of the above

10.
Cytokinesis is the creation of two identical cells called _____.
a)
children cells
b)
new cells
c)
daughter cells
d)
son cells
11.
Which part of the Cell Cycle takes the longest?
a)
Interphase
b)
Mitosis
c)
Prophase
d)
Cytokinesis
12.
Replication is when __________.
a)
the cell makes a copy of its DNA in nucleus 
b)
the cell forms 2 identical cells
c)
the cell produces 2 sets of organelles
d)
the cell continues to complete the same function
13.
Mitosis is made up of how many phases?
a)
4
b)
5
c)
6
d)
7
14.
The following describes ________  during mitosis. The chromosomes line up along the center of the cell and the spindle fibers attach to each chromosome at the centromere.
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
15.
The following describes _________ during mitosis. The spindle fiber splits the centromere and the chromatids move to opposite sides of the cell.
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
16.

Which stage, shown here, makes up 90% of the cell's life?

(a)  

17.

Which stage is this?

(a)  

18.

Which stage is this?

(a)  

19.

Which stage is this?

(a)  

20.

Which stage is this?

(a)  

21.

Humans begin as one cell called a zygote, but when babies are born they contain billions of cells and a full grown adult contains trillions of cells. This demonstrates which of the following?

a)

Mitosis prevents babies from being born with too many cells

b)

Cell division is a primary factor in the growth of living things

c)

Mutations allow adult humans to contain more cells than other organisms

d)

Humans are the result of uncontrolled cellular division

22.

The process of mitosis and cellular division allows multicellular organisms to do which of the following?

a)

metabolize nutrients

b)

perform photosynthesis

c)

grow larger

d)

repair mutations

23.

Most of the life cycle of a cell is spent in interphase. Interphase contains three stages, including the G1 and G2 stages. Which of the following occurs during these gap stages?

a)

separation of chromosomes

b)

cellular growth

c)

DNA replication

d)

viral transformation

24.

During interphase, the DNA is replicated to create two complete sets of DNA. The DNA is copied during which stage of the cell cycle?

(a)  

25.

DNA can be replicated, the DNA must separate –

a)

between the phosphate groups

b)

behind the deoxyribose sugars

c)

from the sugar-phosphate backbone

d)

between the nitrogen bases

26.

The process of DNA replication is directed by DNA polymerASE molecules. DNA polymerASE would best be classified as which of the following?

a)

fatty acid

b)

enzyme

c)

nucleic acid

d)

monosaccharide

27.

DNA replication occurs inside which of the following organelles?

a)

nucleus

b)

ribsosome

c)

Golgi body

d)

endoplasmic reticulum

28.

When DNA replication is complete, each set of identical DNA contains one of the cell’s original strands of DNA paired with a newly constructed strand of DNA. This method of DNA replication is referred to as –

a)

facilitated copying

b)

semi-conservative

c)

transformational

d)

gene splicing

29.

The purpose of mitosis is to separate the two sets of DNA created during replication and –

a)

redirect the expression of genes

b)

discard the unwanted genes

c)

place them into two nuclei

d)

mutate them into new sequences

30.

Mitosis insures that each new daughter cell that is created will be –

a)

genetically different from each other

b)

the exact same size and mass

c)

more complex than the original cell

d)

genetically identical to the parent cell

31.

If a fruit fly has 8 chromosomes in each of its body cells, how many chromosomes will be in each daughter cell after mitosis?

(a)  

32.

If a human has 46 chromosomes in each of its body cells, how many chromosomes will be in each body cell after mitosis?

(a)  

33.

The final stage of cellular division involves the separation of the two nuclei along with the cytoplasm into two new daughter cells. This process is known as –

a)

cytokinesis

b)

respiration

c)

meiosis

d)

active transport

34.

Which of the following abnormalities results in diseases such as cancer –

a)

production of misshapen blood cells

b)

uncontrolled cellular division

c)

failure to perform chemosynthesis

d)

inability to metabolize lactose sugars

35.

There are several checkpoints during the cell cycle which are designed to catch and deal with any errors that might occur during DNA replication and mitosis. If a serious error is to be detected, most cells undergo the process of programed cell death known as:

(a)  

36.

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

a)

Mitosis

b)

G1 phase

c)

S Phase

d)

G2 Phase

37.

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 represents prophase, and Arrow 2 represents interphase.

b)

Arrow 1 represents mitosis, and Arrow 2 represents meiosis.

c)

Arrow 1 represents interphase, and Arrow 2 represents mitosis.

d)

Arrow 1 represents meiosis, and Arrow 2 represents prophase.

38.

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? (2)

a)

G1 phase

b)

S phase

c)

G2 phase

d)

Synthesis phase

39.

Cells pass through a G checkpoint before entering mitosis. Ideally, if DNA damage is 2 detected, the cells do not enter mitosis until the damage is repaired. Why is DNA damage repaired before cells enter mitosis?

a)

So that another round of DNA synthesis does not have to take place

b)

So that the chromosomes can align at the metaphase plate during mitosis

c)

So that the cytoplasm can be divided equally between the two daughter cells

d)

So that healthy daughter cells are produced, allowing the organism to continue growing

40.

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

41.
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
42.
What is the longest stage of the cell cycle called?
a)
Cytokinesis
b)
M phase
c)
Interphase
d)
G1 Phase
43.
During what phase of the cell cycle is DNA replicated?
a)
G1 phase
b)
S phase
c)
G2 phase
d)
M phase
44.
During what phase of the cell cycle does the cell grow?
a)
G1 phase
b)
S phase
c)
M phase
d)
Cytokinesis
45.
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
46.
Put the following stages of the cell cycle in order: G2, S, G1, M. 
a)
G1, S, G2, M
b)
S, G1, G2, M
c)
G1, M, G2, S
d)
M, G1, S, G2
47.
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
48.
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.
49.
What is the cell cycle?
a)
The gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
b)
The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
c)
The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
d)
The series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication of its DNA to produce two daughter cells.
50.
What happens in the first part of Interphase?
a)
Mitosis
b)
Cell Growth
c)
DNA Replication
d)
Anaphase
51.
What does DNA Replication mean?
a)
DNA is made.
b)
DNA makes new cells. 
c)
DNA copies itself.
d)
DNA starts the cell cycle.
52.

What is the result of the cell cycle?

a)

Three cells

b)

Four daughter cells

c)

Two identical cells

d)

One clone cell

53.
Fruit fly body cells have 8 chromosomes. After mitosis, you would expect a resulting fruit fly daughter cell to have ...
a)
16 chromosomes.
b)
46 chromosomes.
c)
8 chromosomes.
d)
4 chromosomes.
54.
The cell spends most of it's life in ________________.
a)
mitosis
b)
cytokinesis
c)
Interphase
d)
None of the above
55.
In what organelle is the genetic material found inside?
 
a)
Endoplasmic Reticulum
b)
Golgi Complex
c)
Nucleolus
d)
Nucleus
56.
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
57.
At the end of the G1 phase, there's a checkpoint. What is this checkpoint probably checking for?
a)
To see if the cell has grown enough
b)
To see if the DNA was correctly replicated
c)
To make sure the cell does not have cancer
d)
To make sure that the enzymes aren't amalyzed
58.

What part of the cell cycle is considered interphase? Select all that apply.

a)

G1

b)

G2

c)

S

d)

M

59.

Which statement is NOT true about interphase?

a)

It's the longest phase of the cell cycle

b)

During interphase organelles duplicate

c)

During interphase, DNA replicates

d)

During interphase, the chromatin condenses into chromosomes.

60.
A process where one cell forms two identical daughter cells is called...
a)
cell cycle
b)
cell division (mitosis)
c)
interphase
d)
cytokinesis
61.
The cell cycle is ______________.
a)
the process of cells circling throughout the body
b)
the process of splitting the organelles
c)
a process where one cell gets energy
d)
the sequence of stages of growth and division that a cell undergoes
62.
During interphase the cell ___________.
a)
divides into two cells
b)
divides its nucleus
c)
replicates its DNA
d)
replicates the organelles within the cell
63.
What does DNA stand for?
a)
DeNatured Acid
b)
DomiNant Acid
c)
DeoxyriboNucleic Acid
d)
DiriboNucleic Acid
64.
Replication is when __________.
a)
the cell makes a copy of its DNA in nucleus 
b)
the cell forms 2 identical cells
c)
the cell produces 2 sets of organelles
d)
the cell continues to complete the same function
65.
A human usually has xx amount of chromosomes.
a)
6
b)
22
c)
4
d)
46
66.

Which is not a phase of the cell cycle?

a)

Interphase

b)

Mitosis

c)

Cytokinesis

d)

Duplication

67.

Select all stages of interphase?

a)

G1

b)

S

c)

G2

d)

Mitosis

68.

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

a)

G1

b)

S

c)

G2

d)

Mitosis

69.

Apoptosis is

a)

programmed cell death

b)

mysterious cell death

c)

programmed cellular mutation

d)

mysterious cellular mutation

70.
In mitosis, 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.
71.
Where does a cell contain it's genetic material?
a)
nucleus
b)
nucleolus
c)
cytoskeleton
d)
golgi
72.

Which of the following is/are results of the cell cycle ?

a)

growth

b)

repair of damaged cells

c)

replacement of dying cells.

d)

All of the above

73.

The ____________ ensures that our body’s grow and repair

themselves.

a)

The cell growth

b)

The cell repair

c)

The cell recycle

d)

The cell cycle

74.
During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell spend the most time?
a)
Mitosis
b)
Cytokinesis
c)
Interphase
75.
During which part of the cell cycle does the cell divide?
a)
Interphase
b)
Mitosis
c)
S phase
76.
During which part of the cell cycle is DNA copied?
a)
Mitosis
b)
Cytokinesis
c)
S phase
77.
During which parts of the cell cycle does the cell grow?
a)
G1 and G2
b)
G1 and S
c)
M phase and cytokinesis
78.

Multicellular organisms are able to develop into full grown adults from a single cell because of the process of –

a)

cellular division

b)

photosynthesis

c)

cellular respiration

d)

recombination

79.

Which stage of the cell cycle is associated with the replication of DNA?

a)

gap stage

b)

resting stage

c)

synthesis stage

d)

mitosis

80.

What stage of mitosis is this?

(a)  

81.

What stage of mitosis is this?

(a)  

82.

What stage of mitosis is this?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

83.

What stage of mitosis is this?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

84.

What stage of mitosis is this?

(a)  

85.

What stage of mitosis is this?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

86.

What stage of mitosis is this?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

87.

What stage of mitosis is this?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

88.

What stage of mitosis is this?

(a)  

89.

Which is the correct order of the stages in mitosis

a)

Interphase, Prophase, Anaphase, Metaphase

b)

Prophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Telophase

c)

Prophase, Metaphase, Telophase, Anaphase

d)

Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

90.
Cells spend 90% of their time in this stage of the cell cycle. This is the reason you would see most cells in this stage if viewed under a microscope.
a)
Prophase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Interphase
91.

Cancer is a family of diseases which result from which of the following?

a)

bacterial infection

b)

symbiotic relationships

c)

uncontrolled cellular division

d)

proper DNA replication

92.

Mitosis occurs in eukaryotic cells to insure that daughter cells are –

a)

genetically unique from each other

b)

less likely to perish during a drought

c)

more adapted to their surroundings

d)

genetically identical to parent cells

93.

After mitosis is complete, the cell divides its cytoplasm and pinches its membrane in half until two distinct daughter cells are formed. This process is known as –

a)

prophase

b)

respiration

c)

replication

d)

cytokinesis

94.

In which stage of mitosis do chromosomes condense and become distinct?

a)

prophase

b)

metaphase

c)

anaphase

d)

telophase

95.

In this stage, spindle fibers attach to chromosomes and line them up

a)

prophase

b)

metaphase

c)

anaphase

d)

telophase

96.

In this stage, two nuclei reform around each complete set of genetic material

a)

prophase

b)

metaphase

c)

anaphase

d)

telophase

97.

In this stage, the chromosomes are pulled apart into two sets of chromotids

a)

prophase

b)

metaphase

c)

anaphase

d)

telophase

98.
During which stage of the cell cycle does mitosis and cytokinesis occur?
a)
Interphase
b)
S phase
c)
M phase
d)
G1 phase
99.
How many stages are in mitosis?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
100.
Put the following stages of mitosis in order: anaphase, prophase, metaphase, and telophase. 
a)
prophase, metaphase, telophase, anaphase
b)
prophase, anaphase, metaphase, telophase
c)
prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
d)
prophase, telophase, metaphase, anaphase
101.
a)

PRO

b)

META

c)

ANA

d)

TELO

102.
a)

PRO

b)

META

c)

ANA

d)

TELO

e)

NONE OF THE ABOVE

103.
a)

PRO

b)

META

c)

ANA

d)

TELO

104.
a)

PRO

b)

META

c)

ANA

d)

TELO

105.
a)

PRO

b)

META

c)

ANA

d)

TELO

106.
What part of the cell cycle results in the splitting of the new cells?
a)
Interphase
b)
Mitosis
c)
Metaphase
d)
Cytokinesis
107.
What phase is this cell in?
a)
Cytokinesis
b)
Mitosis
c)
Prophase
d)
Metaphase
108.
What phase is this cell in?
a)
Mitosis
b)
Interphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Telophase
109.
What phase is this cell in?
a)
Mitosis
b)
Cytokinesis
c)
Prophase
d)
Telophase
110.
What phase is this cell in?
a)
Mitosis
b)
Interphase
c)
Prophase
d)
Telophase
111.
What part of the cell cycle is this cell in?
a)
Mitosis
b)
Interphase
c)
Telophase
d)
Cytokinesis
112.
True or False.
Mitosis is made up of 5 phases.
a)
True
b)
False
113.
In what phase do the chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?
a)
Cytokinesis
b)
Metaphase
c)
Prophase
d)
Telophase
114.
In what phase does chromatin condense to form chromosomes?
a)
Mitosis
b)
Interphase
c)
Prophase
d)
Anaphase
115.
In what phase do the chromosomes get pulled apart into sister chromatid to opposite sides of the cell?
a)
Prophase
b)
Interphase
c)
Metaphase
d)
Anaphase
116.
In what phase do the organelles disperse out into the daughter cells, and the cell prepares for cytokinesis?
a)
Prophase
b)
Interphase
c)
Mitosis
d)
Telophase
117.
What can the cell cycle also be called?
a)
Cell growth
b)
DNA Replication
c)
Preparation for Mitosis
d)
Cell Divison
118.
The division of the nucleus is known as:
a)
Synthesis
b)
Mitosis
c)
G1
d)
G2
119.
Which statement is true about the cell cycle?
a)
It requires carbon dioxide
b)
Eukaryotes do it
c)
It is only for epidermal cells
d)
It is how the body produces sperm
120.

What part of the cell cycle is considered interphase? Select all that apply.

a)

G1

b)

G2

c)

S

d)

M

121.
The dark "spider" looking things on opposite sides of the cell are called "Spindle Fibers".  What is their job?
a)
Eating the chromosomes
b)
Pulling the chromosomes apart
c)
Putting the chromosomes together
122.

What is the division of cytoplasm called?

a)

chromosome

b)

mitosis

c)

cytokinesis

d)

the cell cycle

123.

Why do cells go through mitosis?

a)

to make food from sunlight

b)

to create proteins

c)

to get air into the cells

d)

to reproduce, grow and repair/replace

124.
During which part of the cell cycle does the cell divide?
a)
Interphase
b)
Mitosis
c)
S phase
125.

Choose the statements from below to show which stage of the cell cycle they belong to: STAGE ONE

a)

DNA replicates

b)

Cell membrane divides

c)

Chromosomes move to opposite ends of the nucleus

d)

Increasing number of cellular material

e)

Nucleus divides

126.

Choose the statements from below to show which stage of the cell cycle they belong to: STAGE TWO

a)

Cytoplasm divides

b)

Cell membrane divides

c)

Chromosomes move to opposite ends of the nucleus

d)

Increasing number of cellular material

e)

Nucleus divides

127.

Choose the statements from below to show which stage of the cell cycle they belong to: STAGE THREE

a)

Cytoplasm divides

b)

Cell membrane divides

c)

Chromosomes move to opposite ends of the nucleus

d)

Increasing number of cellular material

e)

Nucleus divides

128.

Which of the following is metaphase?

a)
b)
c)
d)
129.
Name the phase:
a)
Anaphase
b)
Telophase
c)
Metaphase
d)
Prophase
130.
What is the next phase of mitosis?
a)
Prophase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Telophase
131.
Which is Metaphase?
a)
A
b)
E
c)
C
d)
F
132.

What stage of mitosis is this?

a)

Cytokinesis

b)

Prophase

c)

Interphase

d)

Intraphase

133.

What stage of mitosis is this?

a)

metrophase

b)

middlephase

c)

centraphase

d)

metaphase

134.

Name the phase:

Hint: Chromosomes are moving apart.

a)

Anaphase

b)

Telophase

c)

Metaphase

d)

Prophase

135.
Name the phase:
a)
Prophase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Telophase
136.
Name the phase:
a)
Prophase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Telophase
137.
Name the phase:
a)
Prophase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Telophase
138.
The stages of mitosis in order
a)
Metaphase, Anaphase, Prophase, Telophase
b)
Prophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Telophase
c)
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
d)
Anaphase, Prophase, Telophase, Metaphase

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