Cell Division and Specialization Check

Embryonic stem cells are

• cells that grow uncontrollably

• cells present early in development that can form into any type of cell

• not able to go through cell division

• found within the tissues of a fully developed human

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What causes differentiation?

• The DNA is different in each type of cell.

• Some cells have more or less DNA than others.

• Only specific genes in the DNA are activated.

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What is the definition of cell specialization?

• an organism that contains cells

• a special type of mutation in bacteria cells

• the differentiation of cells as they develop

• the replication of DNA

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What process does a multi-cellular organism use to replace its damaged body cells?

• mitosis

• meiosis

• DNA replication

• transcription

What is the longest stage of the cell cycle called? (Hint: It contains 3 of the main phases)

• Cytokinesis

• M phase

• Interphase

• G1 Phase

During which stage of the cell cycle does mitosis and cytokinesis occur?

• Interphase
• S phase
• M phase
• G1 phase

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During what phase of the cell cycle is DNA replicated?

• G1 phase
• S phase
• G2 phase
• M phase

During what phase of the cell cycle does the cell grow?

• G1 phase
• S phase
• M phase
• Cytokinesis

During what phase of the cell cycle does the cell prepare for mitosis?

• G1 phase
• S phase
• G2 phase
• M phase

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Why would it be important to replicate DNA before a cell divides in mitosis or meiosis?

• In order for genetic information to be transferred into daughter cells.
• In order for the cell to be able to increase in size.
• In order for the DNA to be contained in the nucleus.
• In order for the cell to re-order the DNA sequencing in the new cells.

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