Cell Cycle

Question 1

G1

Answer 1

Cell prepares to make DNA

RNA and protein synthesis and cell grows

Question 2

S

Answer 2

DNA synthesis occurs

2 separate sets of chromosomes arise - one for each daughter cell

Question 3

G2

Answer 3

DNA synthesis stops

Cell prepares for mitosis

Question 4

M

Answer 4

Cell actually divides

Question 5

G0

Answer 5

Not part of the cell cycle

Cell is not dividing

Cell can remain in this phase for days, weeks, years

Question 6

Where is the restriction point in the cell cycle?

Answer 6

In phase G1