Part 1

Question 0

Do all cells complete the cell cycle in the same amount of time?

Answer 0

It varies from cell to cell

Question 1

The cell cycle is the —— of stages through which a cell passes between one —— and the next.

Answer 1

Sequence

Cell division

Question 2

List three examples of cells that divide rapidly and constantly.

Answer 2

Blood cells
Bone marrow
Skin cells

Question 3

What are 2 types that only divide when they need to replace dead or damaged cells?

Answer 3

Kidney cells
Liver cells
Lung cells

Question 4

What type of cells stop dividing once mature?

Answer 4

Nerve cells

Question 5

What phase do these cells enter?

Answer 5

G- Zero

Question 6

In what phase does the cell spend most of its time?

Answer 6

Interphase

Question 7

What are the two types of cells in the human body? Give an example of each. Do they reproduce by mitosis or meiosis?

Answer 7

Somatic cells: heart, liver, skin & mitosis (2N)

Gametes: sperm & egg & meiosis (1N)