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Cell Cycle

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The three stages of the cell cycle are __________, mitosis, and

cytokinesis.

a)

interphase

b)

anaphase

c)

metaphase

d)

prophase

2.

Identical cells formed during cell division are called:

a)

sister organelles

b)

daughter cycles

c)

sister chromatids

d)

daughter cells

3.

The ____________ ensures that our body’s grow and repair

themselves.

a)

The cell growth

b)

The cell repair

c)

Homeostasis

d)

The cell cycle

4.

The process by which a cell nucleus divides is called:

a)

interphase

b)

mitosis

c)

cytokinesis

d)

cell cycle

5.

The phase of mitosis when chromosomes align in the

middle is called ________

a)

anaphase

b)

prophase

c)

telophase

d)

metaphase

6.

The phase of mitosis where the nuclear membrane forms

is called ________ .

a)

anaphase

b)

prophase

c)

metaphase

d)

telophase

7.

The first phase of mitosis is called _______________ .

a)

telophase

b)

metaphase

c)

anaphase

d)

prophase

8.

The final stage of the cell cycle is called:

a)

Interphase

b)

mitosis

c)

cytokinesis

d)

daughter cells

9.

A copy a chromosome made during cell division are called:

a)

daughter chromatids

b)

sister chromatids

c)

cell chromatids

d)

sister chromosome

10.

The stage of mitosis where the sister chromatids separate:

a)

prophase

b)

anaphase

c)

telophase

d)

metaphase

11.

During mitosis chromosomes meet in the middle to get divided into two daughter cells in a phase called:

a)

prophase

b)

anaphase

c)

metaphase

d)

telophase

12.

Which is NOT a reason organisms use the cell cycle?

a)

to grow & develop

b)

to repair

c)

to replace

d)

to make unique cells

13.

Unicellular organisms use the cell cycle to:

a)

cellular respiration

b)

get energy

c)

reproduce

d)

all of the above

14.

During which part of the cell cycle is DNA replicated?

a)

interphase

b)

mitosis

c)

cytokinesis

15.

Which part of the cell cycle is divided into prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase?

a)

interphase

b)

mitosis

c)

cytokinesis

16.

The cell cycle is responsible for:

a)

A caterpillar that changes into a butterfly

b)

A seal that is swimming through icy water

c)

A maple tree that is losing its leaves in autumn

d)

All of the above

17.

The regular sequence of growth and division that cells undergo is known as the

a)

cellular respiration

b)

photosynthesis

c)

replication

d)

cell cycle

18.

What happens at the end of interphase?

a)

the cell splits into 2 identical cells

b)

the cell's nucleus divides

c)

the DNA unwinds

d)

the cell is prepared for mitosis

19.

Simon looks at an image of a slide and notices that all of the chromosomes are lined up in along the middle of the cell. He is likely looking at a cell that is in

a)

prophase

b)

metaphase

c)

anaphase

d)

telophase

20.

Which statement best describes chromosomes?

a)

They carry out cellular respiration

b)

They consist of the pigment chlorophyll

c)

Their structure is only visible during interphase

d)

They consist of tightly coiled strands of DNA and proteins

21.

What is different between how plant and animal cells use the cell cycle?

a)

Plant cells use the cell cycle for energy, while animal cells use the cell cycle for sugar.

b)

Plant cells are able to complete the cell cycle without using O2, but animals can not.

c)

Plant cells create a cell plate since they are very rigid.

d)

Animal cells create a cell plate since they are very flexible.

22.

Why is it so important to replicate DNA?

a)

so that each daughter cell is unique

b)

to release energy

c)

to make sure that the daughter cells are genetically identical to the parent cells

d)

all of the above

23.

During which phase of mitosis does cytokinesis begin?

a)

prophase

b)

metaphase

c)

anaphase

d)

telophase

24.

Which of these parts of the cell cycle are arranged in the correct sequence?

a)

metaphase-> prophase-> telophase

b)

anaphase-> telophase-> cytokinesis

c)

interphase-> cytokinesis-> mitosis

d)

mitosis-> interphase-> anaphase

25.

What phase of mitosis is show here?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

26.

Which of the following is metaphase?

a)
b)
c)
d)
27.

What phase of mitosis is shown here?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

28.
What phase of mitosis is shown in the picture?
a)
Prophase
b)
Anaphase
c)
Telophase
d)
Metaphase
29.
a)
Prophase
b)
Interphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Telophase
30.
The middle part that holds the two chromatids together is called the
a)
Chromatin
b)
Centriole
c)
Centromere
d)
Nucleus
31.
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