Biology: The Dynamics of Life, North Carolina 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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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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