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Cell Cycle and Regulation Review

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

(a)   is the uncontrolled growth of cells, often resulting in a tumor or mass of abnormal cells

2.

Put the Cell Cycle events in order

a)

Cell grows

b)

DNA replicates

c)

Cell prepares for Mitosis

d)

Cell divides

1)
2)
3)
4)
3.

Label the picture

a)

Interphase

b)

Prophase

c)

Metaphase

d)

Anaphase

e)

Telophase

f)

Cytokinesis

1
2
3
4
5
6
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
4.

Put the Cell Cycle phases in order

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

e)

Cytokinesis

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

Match each phase with its correct description

a)

Cell grows rapidly while carrying out normal functions.

1.

G1 Phase

b)

Cells must replicate their DNA before cell division to ensure that identical genetic information is passed to  the next generation.

2.

S Phase

c)

  • FINISHES GROWING

  • Errors in DNA replication are checked- if something is wrong, cell needs to fix its errors before it divides!

3.

G2 Phase

6.

Cytokinesis is the division of the ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
cytoplasm
nucleus
7.

Mitosis is the division of the​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
nucleus
cytoplasm
8.

During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell spend the most time?

a)

Mitosis

b)

Cytokinesis

c)

Interphase

9.

Label the parts of the Cell Cycle

a)

G1

b)

S phase

c)

G2

d)

Mitosis

1
2
3
4
1)
2)
3)
4)
10.

Match the image to the correct answer

a)

1.

Prophase

b)

2.

Metaphase

c)

3.

Anaphase

d)

4.

Telophase

e)

5.

Cytokinesis

11.

What is the result of the cell cycle?

a)

Three cells

b)

Four daughter cells

c)

Two identical cells

d)

One clone cell

12.
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.
13.
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
14.
During what phase of the cell cycle does the cell grow?
a)
G1 phase
b)
S phase
c)
M phase
d)
Cytokinesis
15.
During what phase of the cell cycle does cell division occur?
a)
Interphase
b)
M phase
c)
S phase
d)
G2 phase
16.

Label the images.

a)

Metaphase

b)

Prophase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Cytokinesis

e)

Interphase

f)

Telophase

1
2
3
4
5
6
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
17.

Match the following

a)

-chromosomes condense

-nuclear membrane dissolves

-spindle fibers form

1.

prophase

b)

-chromosomes line up in the middle

-spindle fibers attach to centromere

2.

metaphase

c)

-sister chromatids move away from each other to opposite poles of the cell

3.

anaphase

d)

-chromosomes uncoil

-nuclear membrane reforms

-spindle fibers dissolve

4.

telophase

18.

Interphase is where cells...

a)

spend most of their time and where DNA is replicated

b)

cytokinesis happens

c)

chromosomes line up in the middle

d)

cell division

19.

Reorder the following phases of the cell cycle. (Cytokinesis is missing).

a)

b)

c)

d)

e)

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
20.

Nuclear membrane disappears

Chromosomes can now be seen

Centrioles move to opposite sides

a)

Metaphase

b)

Interphase

c)

Telophase

d)

Prophase

21.

Chromosomes line up at the equator of the cell

Spindle fibers extend from the centrioles to the middle of the chromosomes

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Interphase

22.

Chromatids separate

a)

Anaphase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Prophase

d)

Telophase

23.

During what phase of the cell cycle is DNA replicated?

a)

G1 phase

b)

G2 phase

c)

S phase

d)

M phase

24.
The middle part that holds the two chromatids together is called the
a)
Chromatin
b)
Centriole
c)
Centromere
d)
Nucleus
25.
During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell spend the most time?
a)
Mitosis
b)
Cytokinesis
c)
Interphase
26.

Check the two correct boxes:

a)

Plant Cell - cell plate; Animal Cell - cleavage furrow

b)

Plant Cell - cleavage furrow; Animal Cell - cell plate

27.

What is the image above:

a)

Chromosome

b)

Chromotid

c)

Centromere

d)

Centriole

28.

A chromosome is packaged

a)

DNA

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Lipids

29.

If there are 20 chromosomes in the nucleus before mitosis how many will there be in each new daughter cell after cytokinesis?

a)

20

b)

10

c)

40

d)

200

30.
Which phase comes NEXT?
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
31.
Which is Metaphase?
a)
A
b)
E
c)
C
d)
F
32.

Which of the following describes the purpose of the mitotic cell division?

a)

To make more of the same cells.

b)

For growth and repair.

c)

To prevent the cell from becoming too large.

33.
How does cytokinesis differ in plant and animal cells?
a)
Cytokinesis only takes place in animal cells.
b)
Cytokinesis only takes place in plant cells.
c)
Plant cells form a cell plate, animal cells form a cleavage furrow.
d)
Animal cells form a cell plate, plant cells form a cleavage furrow.
34.

The G1, S, and G2 are parts of which phase of the cell cycle?

a)

Prophase

b)

Interphase

c)

Telophase

d)

Anaphase

35.

The correct sequence of mitosis:

a)

metaphase, anaphase, telophase, prophase

b)

prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

c)

prophase, anaphase, metaphase, telophase

d)

telophase, metaphase, prophase, anaphase

36.

During which cycle can you identify chromosomes

a)

G1 phase

b)

G2 phase

c)

S phase

d)

M phase

37.

Identical halves of a chromosome are called?

a)

Cousins

b)

Chromatids

c)

Centromere

d)

Centrosome

38.

Chromosomes are visible and spindle fibers start to appear

a)

prophase

b)

metaphase

c)

telophase

d)

anaphase

39.

Sister Chromatids separate from each other

a)

prophase

b)

telophase

c)

anaphase

d)

metaphase

40.

There are 2 nucli in one cell

a)

telophase

b)

prophase

c)

anaphase

d)

metaphase

41.

Having only one copy of each chromsome

a)

haploid

b)

diploid

c)

triploid

d)

octoploid

42.

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

43.

The division of the cytoplasm is called?

a)

anaphase

b)

mitosis

c)

cytokineses

d)

G0

44.

The division of chromosomes is called?

a)

anaphase

b)

mitosis

c)

cytokineses

d)

G0

45.

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

a)

Haploid cells

b)

Plant Cells

c)

Animal Cells

d)

Diploid Cells

46.

Non dividing state of the cell cycle

a)

Interphase

b)

Mitosis

c)

Telophase

d)

Cytokinesis

47.

Uncontrolled growth can result in:

a)

G0 phase

b)

S phase

c)

Replication

d)

Cancer

48.

Where does DNA replication occur?

(a)  

49.

DNA replication occurs during ​ (a)   .

Choose from the below words
interphase
metaphase
telophase
anaphase
prophase
50.

Compare and contrast the functions of carbohydrates and lipids.

a)cellulose, chitin
b)fat, oil, wax
c)cell wall
d)energy
e)rapid energy
f)long term energy
g)cell membrane
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
51.

Compare and contrast Proteins and Nucleic Acids

a)Muscles & Antibodies
b)cell membrane
c)transports material
d)directs protein synthesis
e)nucleus
f)DNA and RNA
g)involves DNA and RNA
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
52.

Which nutrition label will provide more quick energy, but have the fewest amount of calories?

A
B
53.

One of the main functions of the semi-permeable cell membrane is to maintain homeostasis for the cell. Semi-permeable means that only some molecules are allowed to cross the membrane and others are not.

Which biomolecule molecule enables large molecules to cross the membrane?

(a)  

54.

Both prokaryotes and eukaryotes have small, free-floating organelles. The cell makes these organelles from nucleic acids and amino acids found in food. Without these organelles, the cell could not make proteins.

These organelles are called ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
ribosomes
nucleus
cell membrane
mitochondria
chloroplast
55.

Match the cell structure with its primary function.

Move the correct answers to the correct boxes.

​ (a)   - controls cell activities

​ (b)   - protein synthesis

​ (c)   - controls what goes in and out of the cell

​ (d)   - support

​ (e)   - provides energy for the cell

Choose from the below words
nucleus
ribosome
cell membrane
cell wall
mitochondrion
56.

Which type of movement across a cell’s plasma membrane requires energy supplied by ATP?

a)

Passive Transport

b)

Simple Diffusion

c)

Active Transport

d)

Osmosis

57.

Passive transport is represented in three different forms. ​ (a)   is the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane. ​ (b)   , like when someone sprays perfume, is the movement of molecules down or under a concentration gradient. ​ (c)   is the movement of molecules down a gradient with the help of special protein channels.

Choose from the below words
Osmosis
Diffusion
Facilitated Diffusion
Active Transport
58.

Correctly label the image

a)Passive Transport
b)Active Transport
c)energy
d)low concentration
e)high concentration
1
2
3
4
1)
2)
3)
4)
59.
The contractile vacuole is an organelle found in paramecia, a group of unicellular organisms. Contractile vacuoles pump out fresh water that accumulates in the organisms by osmosis. If the contractile vacuoles did not perform this function, could the paramecia maintain homeostasis?
a)

No, because the excess water would accumulate and burst the cell.

b)

Yes, because the paramecia would simply become bigger organisms.

c)

Yes, because just like all living things, paramecia need water to survive.

d)

No, because the excess water would create a balance between the inside and outside of the cell.

60.

What are the 3 functions of the cell membrane?

a)

Maintain Homeostasis

b)

Protect the inside of the cell from the external environment

c)

Allows specific things to enter or exit the cell (semi-permeable)

d)

Keep all solutes out of the cell, only allows water in

61.

Match the following

a)

cell growth

1.

G1

b)

DNA Replicates

2.

S

c)

Interphase

3.

G1, S, G2

d)

M Phase

4.

Cell Division

e)

division of nucleus

5.

Mitosis

62.

Put the following phases into the correct order

a)

Interphase

b)

Prophase

c)

Metaphase

d)

Anaphase

e)

Telophase

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
63.

Which letter in the image represents metaphase?

A
B
C
D
64.

Cancer is a disease of uncontrolled cell division. Cancer cells behave differently than normal cells, and function incorrectly during the cell cycle. Which of these best describes how cell division irregularities might lead to cancer?

a)

Cancer cells become "stuck" in G1 of Interphase, which causes each cell to grow excessively large.

b)

Cancer cells keep dividing and do not stop when overcrowded, leading to tumor formation.

c)

Cancer cells remain too long in the DNA Replication part of Interphase, which creates excessive copies of new cells.

d)

Cancer cells divide far less than normal cells, allowing each individual cell to increase in size.

65.

Patients who have lymphoma, a cancer effecting blood cells,

are frequently prescribed a medication called Bleomycin.

This medication stops the growth of cancer cells in the body,

preventing them from dividing or growing.

What phase(s) of the cell cycle would likely be most heavily impacted by Bleomycin?

a)

G1 and Prophase

b)

Mitosis only

c)

S

(DNA Replication)

d)

G2 and Mitosis

66.

What do all living things have in common?

a)

have DNA

b)

maintain homeostasis

c)

able to reproduce

d)

have identical proteins

67.

What is a mass of cancer cells?

(a)  

68.

What is the chromosome number for the cell shown

(a)  

69.
What phase of mitosis is shown here?
a)
Prophase
b)
Anaphase
c)
Metaphase
d)
Telophase
70.
What is X?
a)
Centromere
b)
Centriole
c)
Spindle Fibers
d)
Sister chromatids
71.
When the body's own cells lose the ability to control their growth
a)
Cancer
b)
Toxins
c)
Differentiate
d)
Cyclin
72.
The process of becoming a distinct type cell, done by stem cells
a)
Differentiate
b)
Expression
c)
Distinction
d)
Operation
73.

Which of the following organisms use cellular respiration to make ATP.

a)

Plants only

b)

Animals only

c)

Plant and animals

d)

Glucose

74.
Chloroplasts are...
a)
A type of pigment used for photosynthesis
b)
The location inside a plant cell where photosynthesis happens
c)
The location where cellular respiration happens
d)
Green beans
75.

Mitochondria are (a)   .

Choose from the below words
where photosynthesis happens
Kidney beans
where cellular respiration happens
pigment used for cellular respiration
76.

Process X represents ​ (a)   which occurs in the ​ (b)   . Process Y represents ​ (c)   which occurs in the ​ (d)   . Do both plant and animals cells complete cellular respiration? ​ (e)  

Choose from the below words
photosynthesis
chloroplast
cellular respiration
mitochondria
Yes, they do.
No, they do not.
77.

Match the following:

a)

active transport

1.

requires ATP

b)

passive transport

2.

does not require ATP

c)

diffusion

3.

molecules move from high to low

d)

endocytosis

4.

molecules move from low to high

78.

What is the purpose of the cell cycle? List TWO reasons why this is an essential process.

4 lines
79.

Cells differentiate into many types of specialized cells during embryonic development. What biomolecule most directly regulates the process of differentiation?

a)

ATP

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Nucleic Acids

d)

Lipids

80.

Which is NOT true of cancer cells?

a)

Cancer cells fail to undergo apoptosis.

b)

Cancer cells exit the cell cycle and enter the G0 phase.

c)

Cancer cells ignore signals that should cause them to stop dividing.

d)

Cancer cells can migrate to other parts of the body through the process of metastasis.

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