22 Questions
Which stage of the cell cycle is responsible for the duplication of DNA?
Interphase
What are the two main stages of the cell cycle in eukaryotic cells?
Interphase and the mitotic (M) phase
What are the control mechanisms that determine if a cell can progress to the next phase of the cell cycle called?
Cell cycle checkpoints
During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
S phase
What is the main function of the G2 phase of the cell cycle?
Cell growth
Which phase of the cell cycle is highly regulated and consists of nuclear division?
Mitotic phase
What is the process by which a eukaryotic cell separates its chromosomes into two identical sets?
Mitosis
Which phase of the cell cycle is responsible for the division of the cell's cytoplasm forming two daughter cells?
M phase
During which phase of interphase does the cell's nuclear DNA contents get duplicated?
S phase
What is the purpose of G0 phase in the cell cycle?
To allow the cell to rest and stop dividing
What is the deciding point in G1 phase that commits the cell to division?
G1/S cyclins
Which phase of the cell cycle is responsible for the division of the cell's cytoplasm forming two daughter cells?
M phase
What is the main function of the S phase of the cell cycle?
Replicating DNA
What are the control mechanisms that determine if a cell can progress to the next phase of the cell cycle called?
Cell cycle checkpoints
During which phase of the cell cycle do cells that have temporarily stopped dividing enter a state of quiescence?
G1 phase
What is the purpose of the G0 phase in the cell cycle?
To allow cells to rest and stop dividing
Which phase of interphase is responsible for the biosynthetic activities of the cell to resume at a high rate?
G1 phase
What is the deciding point in the G1 phase that commits the cell to division?
G1/S cyclins
During which phase of the cell cycle does cytokinesis occur?
M phase
What is the main function of the G1 phase of the cell cycle?
Cell growth
Which checkpoint in the cell cycle is mainly regulated by the tumor protein p53?
G2 checkpoint
What is the process by which a eukaryotic cell separates its chromosomes into two identical sets?
Mitosis
Test your knowledge of the cell cycle and cell division processes with this quiz! From DNA replication to cytoplasm partitioning, challenge yourself on the key events that lead to cell division.
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