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What is the purpose of the metaphase checkpoint in the cell cycle?
What is the purpose of the metaphase checkpoint in the cell cycle?
- To signal the start of mitosis
- To initiate DNA replication
- To ensure that the spindle has formed and all chromosomes are aligned at the equator (correct)
- To check for mutations in the DNA
Which molecule is highlighted as the major player in the cell cycle control?
Which molecule is highlighted as the major player in the cell cycle control?
- Cyclin (correct)
- CDKs
- Frequency of cell division
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Why do mature nerve cells and muscle cells not divide after maturity?
Why do mature nerve cells and muscle cells not divide after maturity?
- Due to their high metabolic rate
- To conserve energy for other cellular functions
- They permanently enter G0 phase (correct)
- Because they lack the necessary organelles for division
What happens in malignant tumors?
What happens in malignant tumors?
In which phase of the cell cycle do skin cells divide frequently throughout life?
In which phase of the cell cycle do skin cells divide frequently throughout life?
What is the primary reason cells need to divide when they become too large?
What is the primary reason cells need to divide when they become too large?
Which of the following cells retain the ability to divide but keep it reserved for specific occasions?
Which of the following cells retain the ability to divide but keep it reserved for specific occasions?
What is a characteristic feature of benign tumors?
What is a characteristic feature of benign tumors?
Which step is crucial for almost all transformation efforts?
Which step is crucial for almost all transformation efforts?
Which technique involves using a gene gun for transformation?
Which technique involves using a gene gun for transformation?
Which vector is commonly used in genetic engineering for plant transformation?
Which vector is commonly used in genetic engineering for plant transformation?
What is the purpose of evaluating transgenic plants for their effectiveness in alleviating stresses?
What is the purpose of evaluating transgenic plants for their effectiveness in alleviating stresses?
Which method involves the direct transfer of genes into protoplasts?
Which method involves the direct transfer of genes into protoplasts?
What is the key process for the development of reliable tissue culture regeneration systems?
What is the key process for the development of reliable tissue culture regeneration systems?
Which method is NOT commonly used for plant transformation?
Which method is NOT commonly used for plant transformation?
What is the last step mentioned in the text for plant transformation?
What is the last step mentioned in the text for plant transformation?
What is the primary focus of evaluating transgenic plants?
What is the primary focus of evaluating transgenic plants?
What does the evaluation of transgenic plants aim to avoid in environmental terms?
What does the evaluation of transgenic plants aim to avoid in environmental terms?
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