10.1

Question 1

What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

Answer 1

Interphase and mitotic phase (M phase)

Question 2

True or False: The cell cycle consists of only two phases.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The phase of the cell cycle where the cell grows and duplicates its DNA is called ______.

Answer 3

Interphase

Question 4

What is the longest phase of the cell cycle?

Answer 4

Interphase

Question 5

During which phase does mitosis occur?

Answer 5

M phase

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of interphase? A) G1 phase B) S phase C) G2 phase D) M phase

Answer 6

D) M phase

Question 7

What does the ‘G’ in G1 and G2 phases stand for?

Answer 7

Gap

Question 8

True or False: The S phase is when DNA replication occurs.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is the primary purpose of the G1 phase?

Answer 9

Cell growth and preparation for DNA synthesis

Question 10

During which phase do chromosomes become visible?

Answer 10

Prophase

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The phase of the cell cycle that occurs after DNA is replicated is called ______.

Answer 11

G2 phase

Question 12

What is cytokinesis?

Answer 12

The process that divides the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells.

Question 13

Multiple Choice: Which checkpoint occurs at the end of G1 phase? A) G1 checkpoint B) G2 checkpoint C) M checkpoint

Answer 13

A) G1 checkpoint

Question 14

True or False: The cell cycle is regulated by proteins called cyclins.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What role do cyclins play in the cell cycle?

Answer 15

They regulate the progression of the cell cycle by activating cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs).