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Introduction to the Cell Cycle quiz #4 Flashcards

Introduction to the Cell Cycle quiz #4
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  • When do chromosomes form?
    Chromosomes condense and become visible during prophase of mitosis.
  • What are the four stages of the cell cycle?
    The four stages of the cell cycle are G1, S, G2, and M phase.
  • How many daughter cells are formed at the end of a cell cycle for a somatic cell?
    Two daughter cells are formed at the end of a cell cycle for a somatic cell.
  • Which of the following pairs of processes encompasses the entire cell cycle?
    Interphase and the mitotic phase encompass the entire cell cycle.
  • What is happening during this phase of the cell cycle?
    During interphase, the cell grows, replicates its DNA, and prepares for division.
  • Which phase of the cell cycle is longest?
    Interphase is the longest phase of the cell cycle.
  • In which phase of the cell cycle does cell division occur?
    Cell division occurs during the M phase of the cell cycle.
  • Which places the stages of the cell cycle in order from beginning to the end?
    The stages of the cell cycle in order are G1, S, G2, and M phase.
  • What are the two major phases of the cell cycle, and what is the primary focus of each phase?
    The two major phases of the cell cycle are interphase, which focuses on cell growth, DNA replication, and organelle production, and the mitotic (M) phase, which involves cell division through mitosis and cytokinesis.
  • What is the main purpose of interphase in the cell cycle?
    The main purpose of interphase is for the cell to grow, replicate its DNA, and produce organelles and enzymes in preparation for cell division.
  • List the five subphases of mitosis in the correct order.
    The five subphases of mitosis, in order, are prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
  • How does the cell cycle ensure the proper distribution of genetic material to daughter cells?
    The cell cycle ensures proper distribution of genetic material through the precise processes of DNA replication during interphase and chromosome separation during mitosis.
  • What is cytokinesis, and during which phase does it occur?
    Cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm, and it occurs during the M phase, following mitosis.
  • What happens to a cell during the S phase of interphase?
    During the S phase, the cell replicates its DNA, ensuring that each daughter cell will receive a complete set of genetic material.
  • What is the significance of the G1 and G2 phases in interphase?
    The G1 phase is important for cell growth and preparation for DNA replication, while the G2 phase prepares the cell for mitosis by producing necessary proteins and organelles.