10 Questions
What is the main function of cell division?
To duplicate the genome and eventually divide into two daughter cells
What is the total number of chromosomes in haploid (n) human cells?
23
What are somatic cells and how are they produced?
They are body cells produced through mitosis and have 46 chromosomes (23 pairs)
What is the structure that joins two identical sister chromatids?
Centromere
In which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
S phase
What is the purpose of the G1 phase in the cell cycle?
Synthesizing new proteins and organelles
Which type of cell division involves a single cell dividing to produce 2 new identical daughter cells?
Binary fission (in prokaryotic)
Which phase marks the period during which DNA synthesis or replication takes place?
S phase (Synthesis)
What is the significance of the M phase in the cell cycle?
Actual cell division (mitosis + cytokinesis)
In a human cell, what is the duration of cell division proper compared to interphase?
Less than 5%
This quiz covers the events associated with the cell cycle, binary fission, and mitosis cell division. It includes definitions related to cell division and the cell cycle.
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