13 Questions
Which process involves the continuous growth and division of cells?
Cell cycle compensation
What determines the size of a cell?
The ratio between the area of the plasma membrane and its volume
What can prevent the continued growth of a cell?
The amount of materials it needs to exchange with the external environment
Which of the following is true about all living things?
They consist of one or more cells
What is the term for the continuous process of growth and division of cells?
Cell cycle compensation
What determines the speed of the cell cycle?
The type of creature
How many new cells can a bacterial cell produce every 20 minutes?
Four
What is the main factor that prevents the continued growth of a cell?
The ratio between the area of the plasma membrane and its volume
What do cells need in order to grow and function properly?
Oxygen, sugar, and other nutrients
Why does the plasma membrane need to grow as the cell grows in size?
To increase the membrane area for material exchange
What happens when the plasma membrane growth rate is lower than the cell growth rate?
The cell stops producing growth
What can a malfunction in the proteins and chemicals involved in cell growth and division cause?
Cancer
What is the term for the process of a cell dividing to produce new cells to compensate for dead cells?
Cell cycle compensation
Test your knowledge of cell growth, division, and the cell cycle with this quiz. Learn about mitosis, cell division, and the processes that contribute to the growth and development of living organisms. Explore the factors that determine the speed of the cell cycle in different cell types.
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