Cells Quiz - College Level Questions

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Question 1 : During the S phase of the cell cycle . . .

A. Cells twist themselves into an S–like shape in preparation for cell division
B. Cells start the process of cell division
C. Cells take a siesta from the hard work of cell division and are temporarily sedentary
D. DNA is replicated, or synthesized, in preparation for cell division

Question 2 : The type of cell division that creates sperm and egg cells is called mitosis.

A. True
B. False

Question 3 : Which of the following help cells communicate with each other?

A. Chemicals, microwaves, lipid rafts
B. Chemicals, cell phones, cilia
C. Chemicals, cilia, lipid rafts
D. Chemicals, microwaves, cilia

Question 4 : The mitochondrion plays an important role as the cell’s ....

A. Gatekeeper
B. Infection fighter
C. Power plant.
D. Molecular tether.

Question 5 : Can you match the images of these different types of cells with their labels?

A.	1. Nerve cells
B.	2. Heart muscle cells
C.	3. Blood cells
D.	4. Small intestine cells

A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

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