Cell Size and DNA Demands Quiz
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What is the main reason why a cell needs to divide before becoming too large?

  • To decrease the demands on the cell's DNA
  • To solve the problem of information storage by replicating all of its DNA (correct)
  • To increase the cell's ability to take in nutrients and release waste
  • To create extra copies of DNA to meet the cell's needs

    • What happens if a cell were to grow without stopping?

  • The cell would eventually have enough DNA to meet its needs
  • The cell would divide forming two daughter cells
  • The cell would decrease its demands on the DNA
  • The cell would eventually not have enough DNA to meet its needs (correct)

    • Where is DNA found in a cell?

  • In the nucleus (correct)
  • In the mitochondria
  • In the cell membrane
  • In the cytoplasm

    • What is the process by which a cell divides into two new daughter cells?

    <p>Cell division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does a growing cell need to replicate all of its DNA before cell division occurs?

    <p>To solve the problem of information storage because each cell gets one complete set of genetic information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for a growing cell to divide before becoming too large?

    <p>To prevent the cell from running out of DNA to meet its needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of a cell growing without stopping?

    <p>The cell eventually runs out of DNA to meet its needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge faced by a larger cell in terms of DNA and nutrients?

    <p>Increased demand for nutrients and waste release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of DNA replication before cell division?

    <p>To ensure each daughter cell receives a complete set of genetic information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does a larger cell place more demands on its DNA?

    <p>Because the nucleus becomes too small to hold all the DNA needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of a cell growing without making extra copies of DNA?

    <p>The cell will eventually not have enough DNA to meet its needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the process of DNA replication before cell division?

    <p>To ensure each cell gets one complete set of genetic information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does a larger cell find it harder to take in enough nutrients and release waste across the cell membrane?

    <p>The surface area to volume ratio decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge faced by a larger cell in terms of DNA and nutrients?

    <p>Difficulty in maintaining a suitable surface area to volume ratio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of a cell growing without stopping?

    <p>The cell will eventually not have enough DNA to meet its needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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