10 Questions
What is the primary mechanism by which a single cell gives rise to a large organism?
Repeated cycles of cell growth and cell division
What is the term for the sequence of events by which a cell duplicates its genome, synthesizes other cell constituents, and divides into two daughter cells?
Cell cycle
During which stage of the cell cycle does DNA synthesis occur?
During a specific stage of the cell cycle
What is the result of cell division, DNA replication, and cell growth not occurring in a coordinated way?
Formation of progeny cells with damaged genomes
What is the result of a single cell undergoing multiple cycles of growth and cell division?
A structure consisting of millions of cells
What is the duration of the M Phase in a human cell cycle?
About 1 hour
What is the total amount of DNA in a cell at the end of the S phase?
4C
What is the function of the G1 phase in the cell cycle?
Cell growth and metabolic activity
What happens to the number of chromosomes in a cell during the S phase?
It remains the same
What is the primary purpose of the G2 phase in the cell cycle?
Protein synthesis in preparation for mitosis
Learn about the fundamental process of cell division and growth, which is essential for the development of living organisms. Understand how cells reproduce and form new populations. Test your knowledge of cell biology!
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