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What is the DNA content of cells at the end of the S phase if they started with an average of 8 picograms of DNA per nucleus?

  • 8 picograms
  • 4 picograms
  • 12 picograms
  • 16 picograms (correct)

Which process do somatic cells derived from a single-celled zygote primarily use for division?

  • Cytokinesis alone
  • Meiosis
  • Binary fission
  • Replication (correct)

What stage of mitosis is indicated when replicated chromosomes are aligned along the center (equator) of a cell in onion root tip cells?

  • Prophase
  • Telophase
  • Anaphase
  • Prometaphase (correct)

In mitosis, what event must occur for anaphase to begin?

<p>Cohesin must attach the sister chromatids to each other. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do chromosomes coil during mitosis?

<p>To facilitate chromosome movement and separation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

<p>S phase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of kinetochores during mitosis?

<p>Anchoring spindle microtubules to chromosomes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of the cell cycle is DNA replicated?

<p>G2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At which point in the cell cycle does the 'restriction point' occur?

<p>G1 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which phase of the cell cycle are nerve and muscle cells typically found?

<p>G0 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the phase where cells exit the cell cycle and enter a nondividing state?

<p>G1 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would likely happen if a cell no longer produces a normal protein kinase for the M phase checkpoint?

<p>The cell would never enter metaphase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is density-dependent inhibition explained?

<p>Cell surface proteins contacting each other (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible consequence of cancer cells not exhibiting density-dependent inhibition?

<p>Uncontrolled cell growth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How might cells with mutated checkpoint proteins behave during the cell cycle?

<p>They will bypass essential checkpoints (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a cell fails to enter prophase, what could be the next outcome?

<p>The cell will undergo apoptosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do cells usually respond when they have lost key regulatory proteins for mitosis?

<p>By activating alternative checkpoints (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement most accurately explains why cells from an advanced malignant tumor often have abnormal chromosomes?

<p>The cells can still go through cell cycle checkpoints. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In addition to the overproliferation of cancer cells, what else could potentially result in the formation of a tumor?

<p>Inability to form spindles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are elderly donor samples often stated to represent cells incapable of cell division?

<p>They are anchorage independent. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic distinguishes chromosomally abnormal cells in tumors from normal cells regarding metabolism?

<p>Abnormal cells have normal metabolism. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does the introduction of new chromosomes through transformation have on cancer cells?

<p>Ability to bypass cell cycle checkpoints (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor primarily contributes to the inability of some cancer cells to anchor and divide normally?

<p>Inability to form spindles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of chromosomally abnormal cancer cells that distinguishes them from normal cells regarding their division requirements?

<p>Chromosomally abnormal cells require anchorage dependency. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why chromosomes move toward the poles of the spindle during mitosis?

<p>Motor proteins of the kinetochores move the chromosomes along the spindle microtubules. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes chromosomes moving toward the poles of the spindle during mitosis?

<p>Non-kinetochore spindle fibers are responsible for pushing the chromosomes towards the poles. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes chromosomes that move towards the poles of the spindle during mitosis?

<p>They rely on non-kinetochore spindle fibers for movement. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function do spindle microtubules that do not attach to kinetochores serve during mitosis?

<p>Maintaining an appropriate spacing among the moving chromosomes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In mitosis, what role do motor proteins play in chromosome movement?

<p>Moving chromosomes along spindle microtubules with assistance from kinetochores. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects the process of chromosome movement during mitosis?

<p>'Reeling in' of chromosomes occurs due to spindle microtubule contraction. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes chromosomes with non-kinetochore spindle fibers during mitosis?

<p>Reliance on non-kinetochore spindle fibers for movement towards poles. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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