Cell Growth and Division

What happens during G1?

• The cell grows and carries out normal functions

• The DNA in the cell is copied

• The cell grows a little bit more

• The cell divides itself

What happens during S?

• The cell grows and carries out normal functions

• The DNA in the cell is copied

• The cell grows a little bit more

• The cell divides itself

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

What happens during G2?

• The cell grows and carries out normal functions

• The DNA in the cell is copied

• The cell grows a little bit more

• The cell divides itself

What happens during telophase?

• Chromosomes condense

• Chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell

• Sister chromatids separate and move to opposite sides

• Chromosomes unwind

Which of the following best represents a replicated chromosome?

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Which of the following best represents a sister chromatid?

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

The period of growth and development in the cell cycle is called interphase.

• True

• False

The phase in which a cell spends most of its life is interphase.

• True

• False

Most of the life of any cell is spent in a period of growth called

• Interphase

• Prophase

• Telophase

• Anaphase

Which of the following occurs during metaphase

• The chromosomes line up in the center of the cell.

• The sister chromatids separate.

• Two new identical nuclei are formed.

• The nucleolus disappears and the nuclear membrane breaks down.