The Cell Cycle: Life Cycle of a Cell Quiz
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What is the cell cycle?

  • The formation of a mother cell
  • The process of cell death and decay
  • The movement of cells within an organism
  • The series of growth and development steps a cell undergoes between its 'birth' and reproduction (correct)
  • When does the cell cycle begin?

  • At the reproduction of daughter cells
  • At the growth phase of a cell
  • At the formation of a mother cell (correct)
  • At the death of a cell
  • What happens during reproduction in the cell cycle?

  • Death and decay of the cell
  • Growth and development steps
  • Formation of a mother cell
  • Division to make two new daughter cells (correct)
  • Which phase of the cell cycle involves the growth, DNA replication, and preparation for cell division?

    <p>Interphase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between mitosis and meiosis in the cell cycle?

    <p>Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse daughter cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the cell cycle considered a cycle rather than a linear pathway?

    <p>Because at the end of each cycle, the two daughter cells can start the exact same process over again from the beginning</p> Signup and view all the answers

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