Stages of Mitosis

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What is the primary function of the restriction checkpoint in the cell cycle?

To determine the fate of the cell, including whether it divides, specializes, or dies (correct)

To regulate the speed of mitosis

To trigger cytokinesis

To ensure the cell continues to divide

What is the term for the division of the cytoplasm?

Interphase

Mitosis

Cell cycle

Cytokinesis (correct)

What is the result of a cell passing through the cell cycle and undergoing changes?

The cell dies immediately

The cell becomes a stem cell

The cell becomes cancerous

The cell becomes specialized (correct)

What is the term for the process by which a cell becomes specialized?

Cell differentiation Signup and view all the answers

What is the phase of the cell cycle during which the cell grows and prepares for division?

Interphase Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of telomeres in cells?

To shorten with each cell division Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of interphase is the DNA of the cell replicated?

S phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of meiosis in terms of chromosome number?

A decrease in the number of chromosomes Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the division of the cytoplasm during cell division?

Cytokinesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the careful regulation of cell division?

To ensure each daughter cell receives an exact copy of the original cell's genetic material Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of mitosis?

To increase the number of cells Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of mitosis do the spindle fibers attach to the centromeres on the chromosomes?

Metaphase Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of stem cells in the body?

To allow cells to retain the ability to produce cells that will become differentiated cells Signup and view all the answers

During cytokinesis, what is the process by which the cell membrane constricts around the middle of the cell?

Cleavage furrow Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which a cell develops into a specific type of cell with specialized functions?

Cell differentiation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of apoptosis?

To remove overgrown tissues, damaged cells, and extra cells in the fetus Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the chromosomes unwinding and taking back their chromatin form during telophase?

The formation of visible chromosomes Signup and view all the answers

Stages of Mitosis

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