10 Questions
CELL CYCLE is the series of events that occur in a cell to prepare for ______ division and to produce two new daughter cells.
cell
INTERPHASE is the ______ phase the cell grows, takes in nutrients and makes a copy of its DNA as a preparation for cell division.
longest
MITOTIC “M” PHASE-the cell separates its DNA into two sets division of the ______.
nucleus
CYTOKINESIS is the ______ of cytoplasm, forming two new cells.
division
S phase (Synthesis phase) is the ______ and the most essential DNA replication.
longest
Which phase of the cell cycle is characterized by the division of the nucleus?
Mitotic phase
What is the main function of the S phase in the cell cycle?
DNA replication
During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell increase in size and develop organelles and proteins?
G2 phase
What is the purpose of cytokinesis in the cell cycle?
Formation of two daughter cells
What is the longest phase of the cell cycle?
Interphase
Test your knowledge of the cell cycle with this quiz! Explore the three major stages - interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis - and learn about the important events that occur during each phase. Challenge yourself to understand the cell's growth, DNA replication, and cell division processes.
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