L1 - The Cell Cycle
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Science
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9th - 12th Grade
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Jennifer R Marchand
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Open Ended
Describe how an organism develops from a single cell to having trillions of cells.
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Multiple Choice
Why is cell division important for living organisms?
It allows organisms to grow and develop from a single cell.
It helps organisms to breathe.
It provides energy for the cell.
It allows cells to communicate with each other.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the correct order of steps in prokaryotic cell division by binary fission?
DNA replication, chromosome segregation, separation
Chromosome segregation, DNA replication, separation
Separation, DNA replication, chromosome segregation
DNA replication, separation, chromosome segregation
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Open Ended
Explain why uncontrolled cell division can be harmful to an organism.
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Multiple Choice
Which phase of the cell cycle do cells spend most of their time in?
Mitosis
Interphase
Cytokinesis
Prophase
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Multiple Select
Select all the correct statements about cell cycle checkpoints.
Checkpoint 1 checks for DNA damage and resources.
Checkpoint 2 ensures DNA has replicated properly.
Checkpoint 3 makes sure chromosomes are lined up during metaphase.
Checkpoint 2 checks for chromosome alignment.
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Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blank: If a cell cannot be fixed, it undergoes
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Multiple Choice
What is the main purpose of cell cycle checkpoints?
To ensure irreparable cells do not divide
To speed up cell division
To allow all cells to divide regardless of damage
To create new proteins
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Open Ended
Explain the significance of the G0 phase in the cell cycle and provide an example of a cell type that spends most of its life in this phase.
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