Understanding Cell Cycle & Mitosis

What phase is prophase?

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The life of a cell is called the cell cycle. Which period of the cell cycle is where cells grow and perform their normal functions?

• Interphase

• Mitosis

• Cytokinesis

• Cell Division

This diagram shows the cell cycle.

Which of the following activities occur in the G1 phase?

Este diagrama muestra el ciclo celular.

¿Cuál de las siguientes actividades ocurre en la fase G1?

• Replication of the DNA

  Replicación del ADN.

• Growth of the cell

  Crecimiento de la célula

• Formation of the mitotic spindle

  Formación del huso mitótico.

• Breakdown of the nuclear membrane

  Desglose de la membrana nuclear

This diagram shows the cell cycle.

Which of the following activities occur in the S phase?

Este diagrama muestra el ciclo celular.

¿Cuál de las siguientes actividades ocurre en la fase S?

• Replication or synthesis of the DNA

  Replicación o síntesis del ADN.

• Growth of the cell

  Crecimiento de la célula

• Formation of the mitotic spindle

  Formación del huso mitótico.

• Breakdown of the nuclear membrane

  Desglose de la membrana nuclear

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

• G1 phase

• S phase

• G2 phase

• M phase

During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

• G1 phase

• S phase

• G2 phase

• M phase

What is the main purpose of the G2 phase in the cell cycle?

• Cell division

• DNA replication

• Preparation for mitosis

• Cytokinesis

Which of the following is the correct order of the stages of mitosis?

• Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

• Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, Prophase

• Anaphase, Telophase, Prophase, Metaphase

• Telophase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase

During which stage of mitosis do the chromosomes align at the center of the cell?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

In which stage of mitosis do sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles of the cell?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase