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Cell Cycle Review

Total questions: 107

Worksheet time: 2hrs 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.
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
3.

Why would it be important to replicate DNAbefore a cell divides in mitosis?

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.

4.
What part of the cell cycle results in the splitting of the new cells?
a)
Interphase
b)
Mitosis
c)
Metaphase
d)
Cytokinesis
5.
What phase is this cell in?
a)
Cytokinesis
b)
Mitosis
c)
Prophase
d)
Metaphase
6.
What phase is this cell in?
a)
Mitosis
b)
Interphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Telophase
7.
What phase is this cell in?
a)
Mitosis
b)
Cytokinesis
c)
Prophase
d)
Telophase
8.

Which is not a phase of the cell cycle?

a)

Interphase

b)

Mitosis

c)

Cytokinesis

d)

Duplication

9.

Which Phase does the cell spend 90% of its life in?

a)

M Phase

b)

Interphase

c)

Cytokinesis

d)

Telophase

10.

Which phase is known as the rest phase, when cells are not growing or preparing to divide?

a)

G1

b)

S

c)

G0

d)

G2

11.

Which phase does DNA replicate?

a)

Mitosis

b)

S Phase

c)

G2

d)

Anaphase

12.

What occurs in mitosis?

a)

The cell is growing

b)

The cell is divided

c)

Nucleus is divided

13.

Which phase do the chromosome pull apart?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

14.

What does the cell cycle allow an organism to do?

a)

Grow, Develop, and Repair

b)

Grow, Mutate, and Evolve

c)

Evolve. Develop, and Grow

d)

Develop, Repair and Evolve

15.

Reorder the following

a)

G1

b)

S

c)

G2

d)

Mitosis

e)

Cytokinesis

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
16.

Which phase of the cell cycle is represented in the diagram?

a)

Prophase

b)

Interphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

17.

Which phase of the cell cycle shows two Nuclear membranes forming around chromosomes?

a)

Anaphase

b)

Telophase

c)

Prophase

d)

Metaphase

18.
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.
19.
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.
20.
Where does a cell contain it's genetic material?
a)
nucleus
b)
nucleolus
c)
cytoskeleton
d)
golgi
21.
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
22.

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

23.
How many stages are in mitosis?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
24.
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
25.
Before cells can divide, what must be copied?
a)
mitochondria
b)
cytoplasm
c)
DNA
d)
Cell Wall
26.

Humans have ________ pairs of chromosomes.

a)

21

b)

23

c)

46

d)

None of the above

27.
Uncontrollable cell growth is known as _____
a)
obesity
b)
cancer
c)
diabetes
d)
hepatitis
28.
Cytokinesis is a phase of mitosis. 
a)
True
b)
False 
29.
What occurs during G1?
a)
Checkpoint after S phase
b)
Chromosomes line up at the equator.
c)
The cell grows and develops.
d)
Spindle fibers separate chromosomes to opposite poles of the cell. 
30.

During most of interphase, DNA is found in a relaxed form called

a)

chromosome

b)

centromere

c)

centriole

d)

chromatin

31.

During mitosis, DNA is found in the condensed form called a

a)

chromosome

b)

centromere

c)

centriole

d)

chromatin

32.

In prophase of mitosis, chromosomes

a)

form and the nuclear envelope disappears.

b)

are pulled toward opposite ends of the cell.

c)

chromosomes line up along the equator of the cell

d)

chromosomes begin to decondense and the two new nuclei begin to form.

33.

In metaphase of mitosis, chromosomes

a)

form and the nuclear envelope disappears.

b)

are pulled toward opposite ends of the cell.

c)

chromosomes line up along the equator of the cell

d)

chromosomes begin to decondense and the two new nuclei begin to form.

34.

After mitosis, the cytoplasm and organelles are divided between the two new forming cells in a process called

a)

centriole

b)

chromatin

c)

cytokinesis

d)

centromere

35.

This process is the programmed death of a cell

a)

stem cell

b)

regulation

c)

apoptosis

d)

cytocide

36.
What is shown in the picture?
a)
Mitosis
b)
Interphase
c)
Cytokinesis
37.

The stage of mitosis where the sister chromatids separate:

a)

prophase

b)

anaphase

c)

telophase

d)

metaphase

38.

Identical halves of a chromosome are called?

a)

Cousins

b)

Chromatids

c)

Centromere

d)

Centrosome

39.

Chromosomes are visible and spindle fibers start to appear

a)

prophase

b)

metaphase

c)

telophase

d)

anaphase

40.

Sister Chromatids separate from each other

a)

prophase

b)

telophase

c)

anaphase

d)

metaphase

41.

There are 2 nucli in one cell

a)

telophase

b)

prophase

c)

anaphase

d)

metaphase

42.

Having only one copy of each chromsome

a)

haploid

b)

diploid

c)

triploid

d)

octoploid

43.

After mitosis the number of chromosomes in the newly created cells will be:

a)

Half the number of the original cell

b)

The same number as the original cell

c)

Twice as much as the original cell

44.

What type of cell will form a cell plate during mitosis?

a)

Haploid cells

b)

Plant Cells

c)

Animal Cells

d)

Diploid Cells

45.

Responsible for making sure that the cell is ready to divide

a)

G1 checkpoint

b)

G2 checkpoint

c)

M checkpoint

d)

G0 checkpoint

46.

What is the correct order for the phases of Interphase?

a)

G1, S, G2

b)

G1, G2, S

c)

S, G1, G2

d)

G2, S, G1

47.

What phase of Mitosis is pictured here?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

48.

What phase of Mitosis is pictured here?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

49.

What phase of Mitosis is pictured here?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

50.

What phase of Mitosis is pictured here?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

51.

What is letter B pointing to?

a)

Cell Plate

b)

Cleavage Furrow

c)

Nucleus

d)

Chromosomes

52.

What is letter B pointing to?

a)

Cleavage Furrow

b)

Cell Plate

c)

Nucleus

d)

centromere

53.

Mitosis results in how many cells, and of what type?

a)

2, Haploid

b)

2 Diploid

c)

4 Haploid

d)

4 Diploid

54.

Is interphase a part of Mitosis?

a)

Yes, it happens after prophase

b)

No, it happens before mitosis

55.
Sister chromatids are joined together at the ___________.
a)
equator
b)
chromosome
c)
centromere
d)
ends
56.
A human cell has 46 chromosomes before mitotic division.  How many chromosomes will the daughter cells after mitosis.
a)
12
b)
23
c)
46
d)
92
57.

The structure labeled A is a

a)

chromatid

b)

centriole

c)

centromere

58.
The structures labeled B are
a)
centrioles
b)
chromatids
c)
centromeres
d)
chromopheres
59.

What is the role of the spindle during mitosis?

a)

it changes the chromatin to chromosome

b)

duplicate the DNA

c)

breaks down the membrane

d)

Moves the chromosomes

60.

A chromosome is composed of two identical sister

a)

centromeres

b)

chromatids

c)

autosomes

d)

somatic cells

61.

The disc shaped protein core that DNA wraps around is called

a)

histone

b)

nucleosome

c)

chromatin

d)

gene

62.

Cells that contain two sets of chromosomes (example: 2n = 46) are called

a)

gametes

b)

haploid

c)

diploid

d)

chromatin

63.

Chromosomes contain genetic information in the form of

a)

DNA

b)

histone

c)

centromere

d)

karyotypes

64.

A picture or image of a person's chromosomes taken through a microscope

a)

pedigree

b)

centromere

c)

karyotype

d)

none are correct

65.

Gametes that contain one set of chromosomes (example: n = 23) are called

a)

diploid

b)

autosomes

c)

haploid

d)

somatic cells

66.

Chromosomes that do not determine the sex of an individual

a)

autosomes

b)

sex chromosomes

c)

gametes

d)

chromatids

67.

A segment of DNA

a)

nucleosome

b)

gene

c)

histone

d)

chromatin

68.

Body cells are also known as

a)

prokaryotic cells

b)

somatic cells

c)

gametes

d)

sperm or egg

69.

Determine the sex of an individual and are represented by XX or XY

a)

sex chromosomes

b)

autosomes

c)

somatic cells

d)

diploid cells

70.

How many pairs of homologous chromosomes are found in each (body) cell?

a)

46

b)

23

c)

72

d)

10

71.

Identify the tool in the image:

a)

Karyotype

b)

Gel Electrophoresis

c)

DNA Fingerprint

d)

Gene Analysis

72.

XX

a)

Female

b)

Male

73.

XY

a)

Female

b)

Male

74.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:

a)

Male

b)

Female

c)

No chromosomal abnormalities

d)

Trisomy 21

75.
The haploid number of human chromosomes is
a)
11
b)
12
c)
23
d)
46
76.

A _______ is a segment of DNA that codes for a specific protein or RNA molecule.

a)

gene

b)

gamete

c)

chromosome

d)

chromatid

77.

Cells that contain 2 sets of chromosomes are called _________ (2n).

a)

diploid

b)

haploid

c)

triploid

d)

polyploid

78.

A pair of chromosomes having the same gene sequences, each derived from one parent

a)

Sister Chromatids

b)

Homologous Chromosomes

c)

Proto-Oncogenes

d)

Oncogenes

79.

What is the purpose of the cell cycle checkpoints?

a)

To make sure the cell isn't duplicating too fast

b)

They were there by chance and happen to help reduce the chances of cancer

c)

To make sure that all parts of the cell are healthy to avoid mutations

80.

Name the 3 checkpoints of the cell cycle

a)

Anaphase checkpoint, mitosis/metaphase checkpoint, and telophase checkpoint

b)

Interphase checkpoint, S phase checkpoint, and M phase checkpoint

c)

G1 checkpoint, G2 checkpoint, and S phase checkpoint

d)

G1 checkpoint, G2 checkpoint, and M checkpoint

81.
Neuron cells, like the one pictured, rarely replicate. Therefore, we consider them to be in the _____ phase.
a)

G0

b)
G1
c)
S
d)

M

82.
Which of the following phases is not included in interphase?
a)
G1
b)
S
c)
G2
d)
M
83.

Apoptosis is

a)

programmed cell death

b)

mysterious cell death

c)

programmed cellular mutation

d)

a result of contact inhibition

84.

Which checkpoint in the cell cycle is DNA duplication checked for errors?

a)

G1

b)

G2

c)

M

d)

cytokinesis

85.

Identical chromosomes are checked for attachment to the spindle fibers during which cell cycle checkpoint?

a)

G1

b)

G2

c)

M

d)

G0

86.
Which term below means "cancer cells can travel/spread to other parts of the body?" 
a)
angiostasis 
b)
angiostatin 
c)
metastasize
d)
tumor 
87.

Tumors are...

a)

all malignant

b)

mass of abnormal cells that can grow uncontrollably

c)

usually benign

d)

always metastasizing

88.

What stage is represented with this image?

a)

Interphase

b)

Prophase

c)

Metaphase

d)

Anaphase

e)

Telophase

89.

What stage is represented with this image?

a)

Interphase

b)

Prophase

c)

Metaphase

d)

Anaphase

e)

Telophase

90.

What stage is represented by this image?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

91.

What stage is represented by this image?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

92.

How are the centromere and telomere different?

a)

The centromere is the center of the chromosome, the telomeres are the ends

b)

The centromere is at the ends of the chromosomes, the telomere is at the center

c)

The centromere is larger than the telomere

d)

The telomere is larger than the centromere

93.

Centrioles form _______ during Prophase

a)

Spindle Fibers

b)

Chromosomes

c)

Sister Chromatids

d)

Chromatin

94.

How is cytokinesis different in plant cells vs. animal cells?

a)

In plant cells, cytokinesis uses a cell plate. In animal cells, cytokinesis uses a cleavage furrow.

b)

In plant cells, cytokinesis uses a cleavage furrow. In animal cells, cytokinesis uses a cell plate.

c)

In plant cells, cytokinesis happens twice, in animal cells cytokinesis happens once

d)

In plant cells, cytokinesis happens once, in animal cells cytokinesis happens twice.

95.

A ________________is a critical point where stop and go signals can regulate the cycle

a)

tumor

b)

checkpoint

c)

growth factor

d)

oncogene

96.

Which of the following is NOT a function of mitosis in humans?

a)

repair of wounds

b)

growth

c)

production of reproductive cells

d)

replace worn out cells

97.

Most prokaryotic organisms reproduce mainly by the process of

a)

regeneration

b)

binary fission

c)

budding

d)

production of spores

98.

Sister chromatids are

a)

found only when a cell is not actively dividing

b)

tightly linked together at the centromere

c)

formed when chromatids separated during cell division

d)

made only of DNA

99.

If the S-phase was eliminated from the cell cycle, the daughter cell would

a)

have half the genetic material found in the parental cell

b)

be genetically identical

c)

be genetically identical to the parent cell

d)

synthesize the missing genetic material on their own

100.

Which of the following is a feature of a plant cell division that distinguishes it from an animal cell dividing?

a)

a cell plate forms

b)

a cleavage furrow forms

c)

cytokinesis does not occur

d)

four new cells are present

101.

In telophase of mitosis the mitotic spindle disaapears and the nuclear envelope reappear. This is opposite of what happens in

a)

prophase

b)

metaphase

c)

interphase

d)

s-phase

102.

In general, the purpose of a checkpoint in the cell cycle is:

a)

To allow the cell to rest

b)

To check for any errors

c)

To signal cell replication

d)

To signal DNA replication

103.
Cancer creates abnormal cells by disrupting
a)
the cell cycle
b)
red blood cell formation
c)
DNA replication
d)
ATP synthesis
104.

Which stage of the Life Cycle of the cell is this cell in (look close-the DNA hasn't formed Chromosomes (X) yet)

a)

Interphase

b)

Prophase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

105.

What phase of Mitosis is the picture showing?

a)

Interphase

b)

Prophase

c)

Telophase

d)

Metaphase

106.

Why is the metaphase important?

a)

The DNA gets copied and the cell grows and develops

b)

The DNA lines up so exact copies can be pulled to each side

c)

The nuclear membrane disappears and the spindle fibers appear

d)

Two identical daughter cells are formed

107.

When a cell cannot control it's cell cycle due to a mutation, it reproduces out of control. What is the result of this overgrowth of cells?

a)

Cell cluster

b)

Scar formation

c)

Apoptosis

d)

Cancer

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