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6 in class
1. [1 mark]
A tissue sample was examined under the microscope in order to determine a mitotic index.
The number of cells in each stage of the cell cycle was determined and the data were
entered into a table.

What is the mitotic index?

A. 0.125
B. 0.25
C. 0.75
D. 1.00
 
2. [1 mark]
When does DNA replication occur?
A. S phase of interphase
B. Early prophase
C. G phase of interphase
D. Late prophase
3a. [2 marks]
The diagram shows the stages in the cell cycle.
State processes occurring during interphase.
3b. [1 mark]
Using the letter C, label the stage on the diagram where chromosome supercoiling occurs.
3c. [1 mark]
Using the letter M, label the stage on the diagram where sister chromatids migrate to
opposite poles.
4. [1 mark]
How many chromosomes are there in a cell during anaphase of mitosis, if the diploid
number of the cell is 20?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 40
D. 80
5a. [2 marks]
Outline how the amphipathic properties of phospholipids play a role in membrane
structure.
5b. [1 mark]
State the role of cholesterol in animal cell membranes.
5c. [2 marks]
Describe what happens to the membranes of an animal cell during mitosis.
6. [1 mark]
Which processes are involved in the development of cancer?
I. Mutations occur in oncogenes.
II. Oncogenes prevent cancer.
III. Oncogenes affect cell cycle regulatory proteins.
A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III
7. [1 mark]
The diagram shows a stage in cell division.

[Source: © International Baccalaureate Organization 2019]

 
What is the stage shown?
A. Anaphase I of mitosis
B. Anaphase II of mitosis
C. Anaphase I of meiosis
D. Anaphase II of meiosis
 
8. [1 mark]
How does mitosis produce two genetically identical nuclei?
A.  By separation of homologous chromosomes
B.  By separation of sister chromatids
C.  By division of the cytoplasm into two equal cells
D.  By division of the nuclear membrane into two equal parts
9a. [2 marks]
The micrograph shows mitosis in a cell of an onion (Allium cepa) root tip.

Deduce, with a reason, which stage of mitosis is shown.

9b. [1 mark]
The cells visible in the onion root tip were classified and counted.
Calculate the mitotic index.
10. [1 mark]
The concentrations of cyclins rise and fall in cells at certain times.

[Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclin#/media/File:Cyclin_Expression.svg]
What times are these?
A. Day and night
B. Seasons of the year
C. Stages of mitosis and interphase
D. Developmental stages in the life cycle
11. [1 mark]
The image shows cells in the different stages of mitosis. Which cell is in telophase?
[Source: © The Trustees of Indiana University]
 
12. [1 mark]
During which stage does the cell surface area to volume ratio decrease?
A. Interphase
B. Metaphase
C. Telophase
D. Cytokinesis
13a. [5 marks]
Outline the stages of the cell cycle.