Certificate Exam Questions and Answers
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1. What is the first growth phase, also called the “first gap,” in the cell
cycle?
A) G0 phase
B) G1 phase
C) G2 phase
D) M phase
Answer B) G1 phase
Rationale: G1 is the first growth or “first gap” phase, where the cell
grows and prepares for DNA synthesis.
2. How many cells are produced each time one cell divides?
A) 1 cell
B) 2 cells
C) 3 cells
D) 4 cells
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,Answer B) 2 cells
Rationale: During normal cell division, one parent cell divides to form two
daughter cells.
3. What is the process of cell division called?
A) Apoptosis
B) Differentiation
C) Mitosis
D) Mutation
Answer C) Mitosis
Rationale: Mitosis is the process in which a cell divides its nucleus and
genetic material, leading to the formation of two daughter cells.
4. What is the period called when a cell grows and replicates DNA in
preparation for cell division?
A) Interphase
B) Metaphase
C) Cytokinesis
D) Telophase
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