Cell Cycle Quiz

Question 1

An egg and sperm cell fuse to form a diploid organism (single cell right now). What type of cell cycle event is needed for this organism to grow and develop into a multicellular, complex organism?

Answer 1

Mitosis

Question 2

Term: Location where replicated chromosomes are attached that spindle fibers can grab on to

Answer 2

centromere

Question 3

Term: A pair of small organelles that grow spindle fibers

Answer 3

centriole

Question 4

Term: each half of a replicated chromosome

Answer 4

sister chromatid

Question 5

Term: Microtubules that elongate and shorten with the goal of moving chromosomes throughout cell division

Answer 5

spindle fibers

Question 6

90% of a cell’s life is spent in:

Answer 6

Interphase

Question 7

Right before a cell divides, is DNA found in a chromatin state or a chromosome state?

Answer 7

chromsome

Question 8

During mitosis, spindle fibers push and pull chromosomes so that they line up along the middle equator of the cell. What is the purpose of the step?

Answer 8

to ensure accurate and organized separation of sister chromatids

Question 9

A cell has 14 chromosomes. When it divides after mitosis, how many chromosomes will each daughter cell have?

Answer 9

14

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Interphase

Question 11

What is the purpose of each cell cycle checkpoint? G1 checkpoint

Answer 11

check for existing DNA damage and check status of nutrients

Question 12

What is the purpose of each cell cycle checkpoint? G2 Checkpoint

Answer 12

check for DNA replication accuracy and size of cell

Question 13

What is the purpose of each cell cycle checkpoint? Mitosis Checkpoint

Answer 13

check spindles to see if they attached to all sister chromatids properly