Cell Cycle and Cell Division Processes Quiz

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What is the main purpose of the cell cycle?

To regulate cellular respiration

To maintain cell shape

To ensure accurate DNA replication and cell division

To produce energy for the cell

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Which phase of the cell cycle is characterized by DNA replication?

G1 phase

S phase

G2 phase

M phase

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What is the primary function of the G2 phase in the cell cycle?

Cell growth and preparation for cell division

DNA replication

Mitosis

Cytokinesis

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Which phase of the cell cycle immediately follows cytokinesis?

G1 phase

S phase

G2 phase

M phase

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What is the term for the process of a sperm fusing with an egg?

Fertilization

Implantation

Ovulation

Gestation

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What is the name of the structure that divides the cytoplasm during cell division in animal cells?

Cell plate

Cleavage furrow

Spindle apparatus

Centrosome

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During which phase of mitosis do chromosomes align along the equator of the cell?

Prophase

Metaphase

Anaphase

Telophase

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Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during DNA replication?

DNA polymerase

Helicase

Ligase

Primase

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Which of the following is NOT a checkpoint in the cell cycle?

G1/S checkpoint

S/G2 checkpoint

Metaphase checkpoint

G2/M checkpoint

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What is the significance of meiosis in sexual reproduction?

To produce genetically identical offspring

To increase genetic diversity

To conserve energy

To repair damaged DNA

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What is the significance of the G0 phase in the cell cycle?

Cells undergo rapid division

Cells exit the cell cycle and enter a quiescent state

Cells prepare for DNA replication

Cells repair DNA damage

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What is the role of cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) in cell cycle regulation?

They promote progression through the cell cycle by phosphorylating target proteins

They inhibit the activity of cyclins

They induce apoptosis in damaged cells

They activate DNA polymerase during DNA replication

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#13

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cancer cells?

Uncontrolled cell division

Loss of contact inhibition

Increased sensitivity to growth factors

Normal cell cycle regulation

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What is the significance of telomeres in cell division?

They prevent DNA damage

They signal the start of DNA replication

They protect the ends of chromosomes from degradation

They regulate cell cycle checkpoints

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Cell Cycle and Cell Division Processes Quiz

What is the main purpose of the cell cycle?

Which phase of the cell cycle is characterized by DNA replication?

What is the primary function of the G2 phase in the cell cycle?

Which phase of the cell cycle immediately follows cytokinesis?

What is the term for the process of a sperm fusing with an egg?

What is the name of the structure that divides the cytoplasm during cell division in animal cells?

During which phase of mitosis do chromosomes align along the equator of the cell?

Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during DNA replication?

Which of the following is NOT a checkpoint in the cell cycle?

What is the significance of meiosis in sexual reproduction?

What is the significance of the G0 phase in the cell cycle?

What is the role of cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) in cell cycle regulation?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cancer cells?

What is the significance of telomeres in cell division?

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