Multiple Choice
Which stage occurs before both meiosis and mitosis in the cell cycle?
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11. Cell Division
Introduction to the Cell Cycle
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Which of the following is a correct statement about the events of the cell cycle?
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Cytokinesis occurs before mitosis.
B
DNA replication occurs during the mitotic phase.
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The G1 phase is when the cell divides.
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The cell cycle consists of interphase and mitotic phase.
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Understand the cell cycle: The cell cycle is divided into two main phases: interphase and the mitotic phase.
Interphase consists of three stages: G1, S, and G2. During G1, the cell grows and performs its normal functions. The S phase is where DNA replication occurs, and G2 is the final preparation for mitosis.
The mitotic phase includes mitosis and cytokinesis. Mitosis is the process of nuclear division, and cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm, resulting in two separate cells.
Evaluate the statements: 'Cytokinesis occurs before mitosis' is incorrect because cytokinesis occurs after mitosis. 'DNA replication occurs during the mitotic phase' is incorrect because DNA replication occurs during the S phase of interphase. 'The G1 phase is when the cell divides' is incorrect because cell division occurs during the mitotic phase.
The correct statement is: 'The cell cycle consists of interphase and mitotic phase.' This accurately describes the two main parts of the cell cycle.
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