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What is the purpose of the cell cycle?
What is the purpose of the cell cycle?
- To produce energy for the cell
- To regulate the cell's response to external stimuli
- To synthesize proteins for cellular functions
- To ensure accurate replication and division of cells (correct)
During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
- S phase (correct)
- M phase
- G2 phase
- G1 phase
What is the role of checkpoints in the cell cycle?
What is the role of checkpoints in the cell cycle?
- To ensure the integrity of DNA before progressing to the next phase (correct)
- To produce hormones for cell signaling
- To regulate the cell's metabolic activities
- To initiate apoptosis in damaged cells
What is the phase in the cell cycle where DNA is replicated?
What is the phase in the cell cycle where DNA is replicated?
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Where does the cell spend most of its time in the cell cycle?
Where does the cell spend most of its time in the cell cycle?
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What is the phase where the cell prepares for mitosis and checks for DNA damage?
What is the phase where the cell prepares for mitosis and checks for DNA damage?
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