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Cells of organisms must replicate for what purposes?
growth
repair of damaged cells
reproduction
All of the above
What is the longest stage of the cell cycle called; in other words, in which stage does a cell spend most of its life?
Cytokinesis
M phase
Interphase
G1 Phase
What does the replication of DNA during interphase ensure (make sure of)?
Crossing-over occurs prior to cell division.
Mutations are corrected before the cell divides.
Genetic variation is created in daughter cells.
Each daughter cell gets an exact copy of the cell’s DNA.
What phase is this cell in?
Prophase
Interphase
Anaphase
Telophase
What phase is this cell in?
Cytokinesis
Interphase
Anaphase
Metaphase
In mitosis, the two resulting daughter cells are
different from the parent cell and identical to each other.
different from the parent cell and different from each other.
identical to the parent cell and different from each other.
identical to the parent cell and identical to each other.
Why is it important to replicate DNA before a cell divides in mitosis?
In order for genetic information to be transferred into daughter cells.
In order for the cell to be able to increase in size.
In order for the DNA to be contained in the nucleus.
In order for the cell to re-order the DNA sequencing in the new cells.
The ___________ holds the replicated sister chromatids together.
centriole
chromosomes
centromere
cycles
Where does a cell contain its genetic material?
nucleus
nucleolus
cytoskeleton
golgi
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