The Cell Cycle

Question 1

What does G1 stand for?

Answer 1

First gap phase

Question 2

What 2 things happen during the G1 phase?

Answer 2

1. Cell synthesizes proteins & organelles
2. Cell grows in size

Question 3

What are the requirements for a cell to go to the next phase after G1?

Answer 3

The cell will advance if there are sufficient resources and no DNA damage

Question 4

What does S phase stand for?

Answer 4

S stands for synthesis

Question 5

What happens during the S phase?

Answer 5

DNA in chromosomes is replaced through DNA synthesis

Question 6

True or False - Most cells don’t make it through the S phase

Answer 6

False - Once a cell enters the S phase, it usually completes the rest of the cell cycle

Question 7

What does G2 stand for?

Answer 7

Second Gap phase

Question 8

What happens during G2 phase?

Answer 8

Organelles and molecules are required for cell division are produced

Question 9

What is the order of the cell cycle?

Answer 9

G1, S, G2

Question 10

How do cells divid?

Answer 10

During Mitosis, a cell duplicates all of its contents, including its chromosomes, and splits to form 2 identical daughter cells