Regulation of Cell Division Quiz

Test your understanding of cell cycle regulation with this quiz covering topics such as DNA replication, protein complexes, checkpoint mechanisms, and more!

#1

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

G1 phase
S phase
G2 phase
M phase
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#2

Which phase of the cell cycle involves the actual division of the cell into two daughter cells?

G1 phase
S phase
G2 phase
M phase
2 answered
#3

During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell grow and carry out normal functions?

G1 phase
S phase
G2 phase
M phase
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#4

Which of the following is NOT a phase of mitosis?

Prophase
Interphase
Metaphase
Telophase
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#5

Which protein complex regulates the progression of the cell cycle by phosphorylating target proteins?

Cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK)
DNA polymerase
RNA polymerase
Ribosome
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#6

What is the function of tumor suppressor genes?

Promote cell division
Inhibit cell division
Repair damaged DNA
Initiate apoptosis
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#7

What is the primary function of mitosis in multicellular organisms?

To produce gametes
To repair damaged tissue
To generate genetic diversity
To produce identical daughter cells
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#8

Which cyclin is primarily involved in regulating the G1 to S phase transition?

Cyclin A
Cyclin B
Cyclin D
Cyclin E
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#9

What is the function of the spindle apparatus during mitosis?

To separate chromosomes
To replicate DNA
To degrade cyclins
To initiate apoptosis
2 answered
#10

What happens during cytokinesis in animal cells?

Chromosomes condense
Cell membrane pinches inward
Cell plate forms
Nuclear envelope breaks down
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#11

What is the role of centrioles during cell division in animal cells?

To produce spindle fibers
To replicate DNA
To form the cell plate
To synthesize proteins
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#12

Which checkpoint ensures that DNA is undamaged before proceeding to mitosis?

G1 checkpoint
S checkpoint
G2 checkpoint
M checkpoint
2 answered
#13

What role do cyclins play in cell cycle regulation?

They degrade target proteins
They phosphorylate DNA
They activate cyclin-dependent kinases
They repair damaged DNA
2 answered
#14

What is the function of the anaphase-promoting complex (APC/C) in cell cycle regulation?

It promotes cytokinesis
It triggers DNA replication
It initiates chromosome condensation
It targets proteins for degradation
2 answered
#15

What is the role of the p53 protein in cell cycle regulation?

To promote apoptosis
To promote DNA replication
To activate cyclin-dependent kinases
To inhibit cell cycle progression
2 answered
#16

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

Uncontrolled cell division
Loss of contact inhibition
Activation of tumor suppressor genes
Ability to metastasize
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#17

Which of the following is a consequence of a mutation in a proto-oncogene?

Cell cycle arrest
Uncontrolled cell growth
Repair of damaged DNA
Initiation of apoptosis
2 answered
#18

What is the primary role of checkpoint proteins in cell cycle regulation?

To promote cell division
To repair damaged DNA
To inhibit cyclin activity
To initiate apoptosis
2 answered

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