What is the correct sequence of phases in the cell cycle?(1 point)

Question

Responses

M → G1 → S →​​​​​​​ G2
M → G1 → S →​​​​​​​ G2

S → G1 → G2 → M
S → G1 → G2 → M

G2 → S → G1 → M
G2 → S → G1 → M

G1 → S → G2 → M
G1 → S → G2 → M
Question 2
A cell is preparing to divide. It has just finished replicating its DNA. What phase of the cell cycle is it most likely in?(1 point)
Responses

Prophase
Prophase

G2
G2

S phase
S phase

G1
G1
Question 3
Which of the following is the main purpose of mitosis?(1 point)
Responses

To get rid of damaged cells
To get rid of damaged cells

To grow and repair tissues by producing genetically identical daughter cells
To grow and repair tissues by producing genetically identical daughter cells

To shuffle genetic material for variation in offspring
To shuffle genetic material for variation in offspring

To create gametes with half the number of chromosomes
To create gametes with half the number of chromosomes
Question 4
What is the correct order of the stages in mitosis?(1 point)
Responses

Metaphase → Prophase → Anaphase → Telophase
Metaphase → Prophase → Anaphase → Telophase

Anaphase → Prophase → Metaphase → Telophase
Anaphase → Prophase → Metaphase → Telophase

Telophase → Metaphase → Prophase → Anaphase
Telophase → Metaphase → Prophase → Anaphase

Prophase → Metaphase → Anaphase → Telophase
Prophase → Metaphase → Anaphase → Telophase
Question 5
During which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes align along the cell's equator?(1 point)
Responses

Metaphase
Metaphase

Telophase
Telophase

Anaphase
Anaphase

Prophase
Prophase
Question 6
Interphase can be further divided into which three phases?(1 point)
Responses

G0, G1, G2
G0, G1, G2

G1, S, G2
G1, S, G2

Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase

Mitosis, Meiosis, Interphase
Mitosis, Meiosis, Interphase
Question 7
Differentiated cells typically have?(1 point)
Responses

Reduced protein synthesis
Reduced protein synthesis

Unique functions and structures
Unique functions and structures

Identical functions and structures
Identical functions and structures

Increased ability to divide
Increased ability to divide
Question 8
Which of the following is a characteristic of stem cells?(1 point)
Responses

They have limited ability to differentiate
They have limited ability to differentiate

They are fully differentiated cells
They are fully differentiated cells

They can divide and renew themselves
They can divide and renew themselves

They cannot undergo mitosis
They cannot undergo mitosis
Question 9
Cell checkpoints are control points in the cell cycle that ensure: (1 point)
Responses

Increased mutation rates
Increased mutation rates

Proper progression through the cell cycle
Proper progression through the cell cycle

All of the above
All of the above

Rapid cell division
Rapid cell division
Question 10
Which of the following statements is true about cancer cells?(1 point)
Responses

They are not affected by mutations
They are not affected by mutations

They have the same growth rate as normal cells
They have the same growth rate as normal cells

They undergo differentiation
They undergo differentiation

They grow and divide uncontrollably

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 1: What is the correct sequence of phases in the cell cycle?

• Answer: G1 → S → G2 → M

Question 2: A cell is preparing to divide. It has just finished replicating its DNA. What phase of the cell cycle is it most likely in?

• Answer: G2

Question 3: Which of the following is the main purpose of mitosis?

• Answer: To grow and repair tissues by producing genetically identical daughter cells

Question 4: What is the correct order of the stages in mitosis?

• Answer: Prophase → Metaphase → Anaphase → Telophase

Question 5: During which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes align along the cell's equator?

• Answer: Metaphase

Question 6: Interphase can be further divided into which three phases?

• Answer: G1, S, G2

Question 7: Differentiated cells typically have?

• Answer: Unique functions and structures

Question 8: Which of the following is a characteristic of stem cells?

• Answer: They can divide and renew themselves

Question 9: Cell checkpoints are control points in the cell cycle that ensure:

• Answer: Proper progression through the cell cycle

Question 10: Which of the following statements is true about cancer cells?

• Answer: They grow and divide uncontrollably

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