Question

cell cycle – fill in the blank questions

1. the cell cycle is the series of events that a cell goes through as it grows and ______.
2. interphase is composed of the g1, s, and ______ phases.
3. during the g1 phase, the cell grows and carries out normal ______.
4. dna replication occurs during the ______ phase.
5. the g2 phase prepares the cell for ______.
6. mitosis is the division of the cells ______.
7. cytokinesis is the division of the ______.
8. the first stage of mitosis is called ______.
9. during metaphase, chromosomes line up at the ______ of the cell.
10. sister chromatids separate during ______.
11. during telophase, nuclear membranes begin to ______.
12. chromosomes are made of dna and ______.
13. the purpose of checkpoints in the cell cycle is to ensure proper ______.
14. cells that are not dividing remain in the ______ phase.
15. cancer results from uncontrolled ______.
16. spindle fibers help move chromosomes during ______.
17. the centrosomes move to opposite poles during ______.
18. cytokinesis in animal cells occurs through a ______ furrow.
19. cytokinesis in plant cells forms a ______ plate.
20. the cell cycle produces two ______ daughter cells

Explanation:

Each answer is based on core concepts of the eukaryotic cell cycle, including interphase stages, mitotic phases, and associated cellular processes.

Answer:

1. divides
2. G2
3. functions/metabolic processes
4. S (synthesis)
5. mitosis/cell division
6. nucleus
7. cytoplasm
8. prophase
9. equator/metaphase plate
10. anaphase
11. reform
12. proteins/histones
13. cell cycle progression/cell division
14. G0
15. cell division/cell cycle activity
16. mitosis
17. prophase
18. cleavage
19. cell
20. genetically identical