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What occurs during cytokinesis?
What occurs during cytokinesis?
At which checkpoints are errors in the cell cycle most commonly prevented?
At which checkpoints are errors in the cell cycle most commonly prevented?
During which phase do sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles?
During which phase do sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles?
What key event occurs during prophase?
What key event occurs during prophase?
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Which statement accurately describes telophase?
Which statement accurately describes telophase?
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What is the primary result of anaerobic respiration?
What is the primary result of anaerobic respiration?
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Which phase of the cell cycle is the longest?
Which phase of the cell cycle is the longest?
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What is the main purpose of the Krebs cycle in aerobic respiration?
What is the main purpose of the Krebs cycle in aerobic respiration?
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In which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
In which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
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Which process is essential for regenerating the electron carrier in anaerobic respiration?
Which process is essential for regenerating the electron carrier in anaerobic respiration?
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What characterizes the M phase of the cell cycle?
What characterizes the M phase of the cell cycle?
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What type of respiration uses oxygen as the final electron acceptor?
What type of respiration uses oxygen as the final electron acceptor?
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Which of the following correctly describes the process that occurs during glycolysis?
Which of the following correctly describes the process that occurs during glycolysis?
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Study Notes
Cellular Respiration
- Anaerobic respiration: occurs without oxygen, producing a smaller amount of ATP.
- Aerobic respiration: requires oxygen, producing significantly more ATP.
- Both begin with glycolysis, the breakdown of glucose into pyruvate.
- Anaerobic respiration follows glycolysis with fermentation, creating waste products like lactic acid or ethanol.
- Aerobic respiration continues with the Krebs cycle and electron transport chain.
Cell Cycle
- The cell cycle consists of interphase and the mitotic (M) phase.
- Interphase is further divided into G1, S, and G2 phases.
- G1: cell grows in size, produces proteins and organelles. Longest phase.
- S: DNA replication occurs, creating identical copies of genetic material. Centrosomes replicate.
- G2: cell synthesizes proteins and other molecules for division. Shortest phase.
- M phase: includes prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase; resulting in cell division.
- Cytokinesis: the physical division of the cytoplasm to form two separate daughter cells.
- Prophase: chromatin condenses, nuclear membrane breaks down, centrosomes form spindle fibers.
- Metaphase: chromosomes align along the metaphase plate.
- Anaphase: sister chromatids separate and are pulled to opposite poles.
- Telophase: new nuclear membranes form, spindle fibers disassemble, chromosomes uncoil.
- Checkpoints: mechanisms that ensure proper progression and prevent errors in cell cycle. Primarily at G1/S and G2/M transitions.
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Test your knowledge on cellular respiration and the cell cycle. This quiz covers key concepts, including anaerobic and aerobic processes, glycolysis, and the phases of the cell cycle. Understand the critical stages that lead to cellular energy production and division.
