Cell Cycle Pre-Test Name _____________________________
SC.912.L.16.8 Explain the relationship between mutation, cell cycle, and uncontrolled cell growth potentially resulting in cancer.
1. Which of the following phrases best describes cancer?
A. absence of cyclins in the DNA
B. multiple gene mutations on a chromosome of DNA
C. uncontrolled cell growth caused by mutations in genes that control the cell cycle
D. presence of genetic defects caused by hereditary disorders
2.
Which of the following are true of malignant tumors?
A.
They do not require treatment
B.
They are easily removed by surgery.
C.
They can cause tumors in other parts of the body.
D.
They contain cells that say clustered together.
SC.912.L.16.14 Describe the cell cycle, including the process of mitosis. Explain the role of mitosis in the formation of new cells and its importance in maintaining chromosome number during asexual reproduction.
3.
Which of the following phases of mitosis is represented by the diagram below?
A. prophase
B. metaphase
C. anaphase
D. telophase

4.
The diagram below shows two strawberry plants.
Plant 2 is produced asexually from Plant 1. If the leaf cells of Plant 1 have 56 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will be found in the leaf cells of Plant 2?
A. 14
B. 28
C. 56
D. 112
5.
Which of the following occurs during mitosis?
A.
The cell membrane pinches one cell into two.
B.
The chromosomes of the parent cell are copied.
C.
The parent cell takes in nutrients and doubles in size.
D.
The nucleus of the parent cell divides into two nuclei.

6.
During Interphase a cell grows, duplicates organelles, and
A.
Copies DNA.
B.
Divides the nucleus.
C.
Divides the cytoplasm.
D.
Produces a new cell.
7.
Why do cells lining the stomach divide more quickly than those in the liver?
A.
They are much smaller cells.
B.
They have fewer chromosomes.
C.
They need much more surface area.
D.
They undergo more wear and tear.
8.
Which statement describes the chromosome shown in Figure 5.2?
A.
It is made up of two histones.
B.
It is made up of two chromatids
C.
It is made up of two centromeres.
D.
It is made up of two telomeres
9.
In a single celled organism, mitosis is used for
A.
development.
B.
reproduction.
C.
growth.
D.
repair
10.
Multicellular organisms use mitosis for growth, development and
A.
apoptosis
B.
repair
C.
reproduction
D.
interphase

11.
What does the cell make during the synthesis stage of the cell cycle?
A.
more organelles
B.
a copy of DNA
C.
daughter cells
D.
greater surface area
12.
The gap 1, gap 2, and synthesis stages of the cell cycle make up
A.
interphase
B.
telophase
C.
cytokinesis
D.
mitosis