Cell Cycle Phases
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What is the percentage of time spent in mitosis phase for mammalian cells?

  • 20-30%
  • 3-5% (correct)
  • 10-15%
  • 1-2%
  • What is the function of the G1 phase in the cell cycle?

  • Cells enter a quiescent state
  • DNA synthesis occurs
  • Cells continue to grow and prepare for mitosis
  • Cells prepare for DNA replication and growth (correct)
  • What is the main function of kinetochore microtubules?

  • Forming the asters at each pole
  • Polar microtubules interacting with microtubules from the opposite pole
  • Attaching to the centromere of the chromosomes (correct)
  • Interacting with proteins lining the plasma membrane
  • What is the function of astral microtubules during mitosis?

    <p>Reaching out to the negative center and binding to membrane proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between G0 and G1 phases?

    <p>G0 is a quiescent state, while G1 prepares for DNA replication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the synthesis phase in the cell cycle?

    <p>DNA synthesis occurs, resulting in the replication of the genome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

    <p>Cells prepare for DNA replication and growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of microtubules during mitosis?

    <p>To facilitate the alignment and segregation of chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of microtubules interacts with microtubules from the opposite pole of the cell?

    <p>Polar microtubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of crosslink proteins during mitosis?

    <p>To facilitate the alignment and segregation of chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the G2 phase?

    <p>To prepare cells for mitosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the plus end and minus end of microtubules during mitosis?

    <p>The plus end is attached to the spindle pole, and the minus end is attached to the kinetochore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Mitotic Index?

    <p>To measure the percentage of time spent in mitosis phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of kinetochores during mitosis?

    <p>To attach to the centromere of the chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the quiescent state in the G0 phase?

    <p>To allow cells to enter a state of dormancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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