10 Questions
What is the only way to make new cells?
By the division of existing cells
What is required to create multicellular organisms from a fertilized egg?
Multiple rounds of cell division
What happens during interphase in the cell cycle?
Cells generally continue to transcribe genes and synthesize proteins
What is required for animal cells to pass through G1 phase?
Correct extracellular signals
What is the resting state known as when cells withdraw from the cell cycle?
G0 (G zero)
Which phase of the cell cycle involves nuclear division (mitosis) and cytoplasmic division (cytokinesis)?
M phase
What is the resting state known as when cells withdraw from the cell cycle?
G0 phase
During which phase do cells generally continue to transcribe genes and synthesize proteins?
Interphase
What is required for animal cells to pass through G1 phase?
Correct extracellular signals
What is the only way to make new cells?
Division of existing cells
Test your knowledge of the fundamental concepts of the cell cycle with this quiz. Explore the orderly sequence of events that occur as a cell duplicates its contents and divides.
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