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WorksheetsCancer and Cell Cycle
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
The cell cycle starts with Interphase. What is the first stage of Interphase?
M phase
G1
G2
M-phase is also known as
Mitosis
Mind your own
metamorphosis
Interphase is made up of
G1
S (synthesis)
G2
M (Mitosis)
What disorder results when human body cells experience UNCONTROLLED growth?
Cellulitis
Diabetes
Cancer
What happens during S Phase (Synthesis)?
DNA is replicated
Cytoplasm is seperated
Cell membrane shrinks
Cell dies
The process of cell division results in
4 cells with different chromosomes
2 cells with same chromosomes
4 cells with same chromosomes
2 cells with different chromosomes
During which stage does DNA replicate? (DNA is copied)
G2
G1
S Phase
Cytokinesis
What is the correct order of the phases of Mitosis?
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase
Metaphase, Telophase, Prophase, and Anaphase
Telophase, Prophase, Metaphase, and Anaphase
Which is NOT a purpose of the cell cycle?
Repair
Growth
Replace
Decrease
The cell cycle allows an organism to ______ its number of cells
Increase
Decrease
What happens during cytokinesis?
Chromosomes are formed
Cell divides into 2 new daughter cells
DNA is copied
Spindles move chromosomes to the middle
Which of the pictured phases represents prophase?
6
4
5
1
Which phase of the cell cycle is primarily responsible for the replication of DNA, a process that is often disrupted in cancer cells?
G1 phase
S phase
G2 phase
M phase
Cancer cells often bypass the normal regulatory checkpoints of the cell cycle. Which checkpoint is crucial for ensuring that DNA is not damaged before replication?
G1 checkpoint
G2 checkpoint
M checkpoint
S checkpoint
In cancer research, scientists often study the role of tumor suppressor genes. Which of the following is a well-known tumor suppressor gene that helps regulate the cell cycle?
BRCA1
TP53
MYC
RAS
