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What is the purpose of the G1 phase in the cell cycle?

  • DNA synthesis and replication
  • Centrosome duplication and energy replenishment
  • Preparation for mitosis and cytokinesis
  • Cell growth and accumulation of DNA replication materials (correct)

What is the function of the M checkpoint in the cell cycle?

  • To determine if all sister chromatids are correctly attached to the spindle microtubules (correct)
  • To regulate the cell cycle on a molecular level
  • To ensure favorable conditions for cell division
  • To examine if DNA replication occurs without any problem

What activates or deactivates other proteins by phosphorylation in cells?

  • DNA replication
  • Protein kinases (correct)
  • Cyclins
  • Centrosomes

What must be bound to a cyclin to activate and is involved in regulating the cell cycle?

<p>Cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) (D)</p>
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Which checkpoint ensures that DNA replications occurs without any problem?

<p>S checkpoint (B)</p>
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Which stage of the cell cycle is characterized by the replication of DNA?

<p>S phase (D)</p>
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In which phase does the cell spend most of its time?

<p>G1 phase (D)</p>
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Which statement accurately describes the differences between cell division in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

<p>Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus, so their division does not involve mitosis, unlike eukaryotic cells. (C)</p>
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Which stage of the cell cycle precedes mitosis and is characterized by continued growth and preparation for cell division?

<p>G2 phase (C)</p>
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What is the correct sequence of the stages in the cell cycle?

<p>G1 phase—S phase—G2 phase—M phase (D)</p>
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What regulates the cell cycle on a molecular level and is called the cell cycle control system?

<p>Cell Checkpoints (D)</p>
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Which phase of the cell cycle ensures that DNA replication occurs without any problem?

<p>S Phase (B)</p>
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What are enzymes that activate or deactivate other proteins by phosphorylation known as?

<p>Protein Kinases (D)</p>
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Which checkpoint determines whether all conditions are favorable for cell division, including cell growth, nutrients, and DNA damage?

<p>G1 Checkpoint (A)</p>
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What is the resting phase in which the cell neither divides nor prepares to divide known as?

<p>G0 Phase (A)</p>
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What is the primary purpose of the M checkpoint in the cell cycle?

<p>To ensure that the DNA has been accurately replicated before proceeding to mitosis (A)</p>
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Which phase of the cell cycle precedes mitosis and involves the replication of DNA?

<p>S phase (D)</p>
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What is the primary role of cyclins in regulating the cell cycle?

<p>Activating CDKs to promote progress through the cell cycle (A)</p>
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What characterizes the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

<p>Preparation for DNA replication and cell growth (D)</p>
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Which event takes place during the G2 phase of the cell cycle?

<p>Preparation for mitosis and further growth (B)</p>
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