The Cell Cycle (AQA A-Level Biology): Quizzes
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What are the three stages of the cell cycle?
What are the three stages of the cell cycle?
Interphase, nuclear division, cytokinesis
What percentage of the cell cycle does interphase occupy in mammals?
What percentage of the cell cycle does interphase occupy in mammals?
90%
Why is calling interphase the 'resting phase' misleading?
Why is calling interphase the 'resting phase' misleading?
It's the most metabolically active period
During which stage does DNA replication occur?
During which stage does DNA replication occur?
Interphase
How many nuclei does mitosis produce?
How many nuclei does mitosis produce?
2 genetically identical diploid nuclei
How many cells are produced after cytokinesis following meiosis?
How many cells are produced after cytokinesis following meiosis?
4
What causes cancer to develop?
What causes cancer to develop?
Damage to genes regulating cell cycle
Which characteristic describes benign tumours?
Which characteristic describes benign tumours?
Grow slowly and remain compact
How does chemotherapy disrupt cancer cell division?
How does chemotherapy disrupt cancer cell division?
Prevents DNA replication & spindle formation
Why do chemotherapy patients experience hair loss?
Why do chemotherapy patients experience hair loss?
Hair cells divide rapidly like cancer cells