Biology: The Dynamics of Life, California Edition

Section 2: Cell Growth and Reproduction

Cell Growth and Reproduction

1.
Which of these statements is correct?
A)Groups of cells work together as tissue to form a specific function for the organism's body.
B)The cell's cytoplasm becomes whole during cytokinesis.
C)All the cells in a multicellular organism are exactly the same size.
D)The cell's cytoplasm divides during metaphase.
2.
Which of these shows the correct order of the phases of mitosis?
A)Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
B)Anaphase, Metaphase, Prophase, Telophase
C)Metaphase, Prophase, Telophase, Anaphase
D)Telophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Prophase
3.
What happens to a cell during interphase?
A)Chromatin coils up into visible chromosomes.
B)The sister chromatids separate.
C)The cell grows in size and carries on metabolism.
D)Two daughter cells are formed.
4.
During metaphase, the chromosomes move to the equator of the spindle. Which of these illustrations shows metaphase?
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5.
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One factor that limits cell size is the surface-to-volume ratio. Look at the cell below. What is the surface area-to-volume ratio of this cell?
A)1:3
B)1:6
C)3:1
D)6:1
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