Cell Growth and Division Exam

In which stage of the cell cycle do the nucleus and its contents divide?

• synthesis

• gap 1

• mitosis

• gap 2

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During the gap 1 stage of the cell cycle, a cell

• splits into two new cells.

• carries out its normal functions.

• duplicates its DNA.

• divides its cytoplasm.

Which of the following phrases best describes cytokinesis?

• division of the cytoplasm

• division of the nucleus

• division of DNA

• division of surface area

Which of the following limits the maximum size of a cell?

• the stage of the cell cycle

• the ratio of cell surface area to volume

• the number of mitochondria in the cell

• the size of the organism

The processes of mitosis and cytokinesis produce two identical

• daughter cells.

• strands

• chromosomes.

• chromatids.

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During which phase of mitosis do sister chromatids separate from each other?

• prophase

• metaphase

• anaphase

• telophase

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Which of the following statements is true of cytokinesis?

• takes place in plant cells only

• completes the cell cycle

• organizes DNA

• occurs during prophase

Proteins that bind to cells and stimulate cell division are called

• enzymes.

• kinases.

• growth factors.

• carcinogens.

What is the term for the programmed death of cells?

• kinases

• cyclin

• carcinogen

• apoptosis

Two internal factors that are important in advancing the cell cycle are

• a. kinases and cyclins.

• a. hormones and enzymes.

• a. phosphates and enzymes.

• a. proteins and platelets.

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