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Ch. 12 - The Cell Cycle
Campbell - Campbell Biology 12th Edition
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Capitolo 12, Problema 7

Cell A has half as much DNA as cells B, C, and D in a mitotically active tissue. Cell A is most likely in
a. G1
b. G2
c. Prophase
d. Metaphase

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Understand the cell cycle phases: The cell cycle consists of interphase (G1, S, G2) and mitosis (prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase). During interphase, the cell grows and duplicates its DNA.
Identify DNA content in each phase: In G1 phase, the cell has a single set of DNA. During S phase, DNA replication occurs, doubling the DNA content. In G2 phase, the cell has twice the DNA content as in G1. During mitosis, the DNA content remains doubled until cytokinesis.
Analyze the given information: Cell A has half the DNA content compared to cells B, C, and D. This suggests that Cell A has not yet undergone DNA replication.
Determine the phase of Cell A: Since Cell A has half the DNA content, it is likely in the G1 phase, where the DNA has not yet been replicated.
Conclude the reasoning: Based on the DNA content, Cell A is most likely in the G1 phase, as it has not yet entered the S phase where DNA replication occurs.

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Cell Cycle Phases

The cell cycle consists of distinct phases: G1, S, G2, and M. G1 is the first gap phase where the cell grows and prepares for DNA replication. S phase is where DNA replication occurs, doubling the DNA content. G2 is the second gap phase, where the cell prepares for mitosis. M phase includes mitosis and cytokinesis, where the cell divides into two daughter cells.
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DNA Content During Cell Cycle

DNA content varies throughout the cell cycle. In G1, cells have a normal diploid amount of DNA. During S phase, DNA is replicated, doubling the DNA content. In G2, cells maintain this doubled DNA content until mitosis, where the DNA is equally divided between two daughter cells. Understanding DNA content helps identify the cell cycle phase.
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Mitosis Stages

Mitosis is divided into stages: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. Prophase involves chromatin condensation into visible chromosomes. Metaphase is characterized by chromosomes aligning at the cell's equatorial plane. Anaphase involves the separation of sister chromatids, and telophase concludes with the formation of two nuclei. DNA content remains doubled until cytokinesis.
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Which of the following occurs during S phase?

a. Condensation of the chromosomes

b. Replication of the DNA

c. Separation of sister chromatids

d. Spindle formation

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Draw one eukaryotic chromosome as it would appear during interphase, during each of the stages of mitosis, and during cytokinesis. Also, draw and label the nuclear envelope and any microtubules attached to the chromosome(s).

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The drug cytochalasin B blocks the function of actin. Which of the following aspects of the animal cell cycle would be most disrupted by cytochalasin B?

a. Spindle formation

b. Spindle attachment to kinetochores

c. Cell elongation during anaphase

d. Cleavage furrow formation and cytokinesis

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The light micrograph shows dividing cells near the tip of an onion root. Identify a cell in each of the following stages: prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. Describe the major events occurring at each stage.

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In the cells of some organisms, mitosis occurs without cytokinesis. This will result in

a. Cells with more than one nucleus

b. Cells that are unusually small

c. Cells lacking nuclei

d. Cell cycles lacking an S phase

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Which of the following occurs during apoptosis?

a. Lysis of the cell

b. Direct contact between signaling cells

c. Fragmentation of the DNA

d. Release of proteases outside the cell

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