Cell Growth & Division Notes

What are the phases of the cell cycle as shown in the diagram?

• Interphase, Mitosis, Cytokinesis

• Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

• G1, S, G2, M

• Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase

Which phase of the cell cycle is associated with mitosis according to the diagram?

What is the role of checkpoints in the cell cycle as depicted in the diagram?

• To ensure that each phase of the cell cycle is completed accurately

• To speed up the cell cycle process

• To eliminate unnecessary phases in the cell cycle

• To randomly alter the sequence of the cell cycle phases

What is chromatin?

Fill in the blank: Chromatin is referred to as "Strings" of DNA found within the _______.

• nucleus

• cytoplasm

• cell membrane

• ribosome

What is the X-shaped structure within the nucleus that contains genetic material (DNA & proteins)?

• Ribosome

• Chromosome

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

What is a sister chromatid?

• A full chromosome

• Half of the chromosome

• A type of cell

• A type of protein

What are the three major events (stages) of the cell cycle?

Fill in the blank: The first stage of the cell cycle is ________ (growth).

• growth

• mitosis

• cytokinesis

• synthesis

Which of the following is not a sub-stage of Mitosis?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Cytokinesis

• Telophase