What is the significance of the S phase in the cell cycle?
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It is the phase where the cell grows and prepares for division.
It is when DNA replication occurs, resulting in the duplication of chromosomes.
It is the phase where the cell undergoes mitosis.
It is when the cell performs its normal functions and metabolism.
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What occurs during metaphase in mitosis?
Chromosomes replicate and prepare for division.
Chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres.
Chromosomes are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.
The nuclear envelope begins to reform around the separated chromosomes.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What occurs during prophase of mitosis?
Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.
Chromosomes align at the cell's equator and spindle fibers attach to kinetochores.
The nuclear envelope re-forms around the separated chromosomes and the cell prepares for cytokinesis.
Chromatin is replicated and the cell prepares for DNA synthesis.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What are the main stages of the cell cycle?
Interphase (G1, S, G2) and mitosis (prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase), followed by cytokinesis.
Interphase (G1, S) and meiosis (prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase), followed by cytokinesis.
Interphase (G1, G2) and mitosis (prophase, metaphase), followed by cell division.
Interphase (G1, S, G2) and binary fission.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the longest phase of the cell cycle?
Prophase
Metaphase
Interphase
Telophase
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How does telophase contribute to cell division?
Telophase is the stage where chromosomes are replicated.
Telophase is the final stage of mitosis where the chromosomes de-condense, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the cell prepares to divide.
Telophase is when the cell membrane begins to pinch inwards to form two daughter cells.
Telophase is the stage where the spindle fibers attach to the chromosomes.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is cytoplasm and what is its role in a cell?
Cytoplasm is a jelly-like substance that surrounds the nucleus only.
Cytoplasm is a solid structure that holds the cell's shape.
Cytoplasm is a jelly-like substance found inside a cell that surrounds the organelles, providing a medium for biochemical reactions.
Cytoplasm is a type of organelle responsible for energy production.
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