Quiz about Cell Cycle, Mitosis, and Cancer

Question 1

Question 1.

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Metaphase

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Cytokinesis

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Interphase

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Anaphase

Question 2

Question 2.

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Prophase

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Anaphase

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Cytonkinesis

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Interphase

Question 3

Cytokinesis

Anaphase

Telophase

Prophase

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Telophase

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Cytokinesis

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Anaphase

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Prophase

Question 4

In mitosis, the two resulting cells are

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identical to the starting cell and identical to each other.

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different from the starting cell and identical to each other.

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different from the starting cell and different from each other.

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identical to the starting cell and different from each other.

Question 5

Fruit fly body cells have 8 chromosomes. After mitosis, you would expect a resulting fruit fly daughter cell to have ...

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8 chromosomes.

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16 chromosomes.

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46 chromosomes.

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4 chromosomes.

Question 6

These move the chromosomes during mitosis

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spindle fibers

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deep furrows

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centromeres

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centrioles

Question 7

Interphase:

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all are correct

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occupies the majority of the cell cycle

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includes DNA replication

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includes growth of cell

Question 8

In this phase of the cell cycle, the cell grows bigger.

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G1

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S

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G2

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mitosis/cytokinesis

Question 9

In this phase of the cell cycle, the cell DNA is copied.

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S

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G1

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G2

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mitosis/cytokinesis

Question 10

In this phase of the cell cycle, the cell prepares for cell division.

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G2

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G1

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S

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mitosis/cytokinesis

Question 11

In general, the purpose of a checkpoint in the cell cycle is:

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To check for any errors

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To allow the cell to rest

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To signal cell replication

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To signal DNA replication

Question 12

the uncontrolled division of cells that results in malignant growth

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cancer

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tissues

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mitosis

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anaphase

Question 13

Which phase of the cell cycle is primarily responsible for the replication of DNA?

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S phase

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G1 phase

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G2 phase

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Mitosis

Question 14

What is the role of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

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To separate sister chromatids

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To replicate DNA

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To form the nuclear envelope

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To initiate cytokinesis

Question 15

How does cancer typically arise in relation to the cell cycle?

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Due to uncontrolled cell division

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Through the normal progression of the cell cycle

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By skipping the G1 phase

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By halting at the G2 phase

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