A-LevelBiologyThe mitotic cell cycleMay/June 2024Paper 1 Q191 Mark
The diagram shows a typical mitotic cell cycle and the point in the cell cycle that has been reached by each of four cells, V, W, X and Y. [Diagram of mitotic cell cycle] Which row correctly identifies the cells that match the two descriptions? [Table with columns 'DNA replication is complete but the cell has not yet reached its maximum size', 'preparation for microtubule formation is nearly complete but chromosomes have not yet condensed']
AV X
BW Y
CV Y
DW X
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The correct answer is D. This question tests the candidate's understanding of the mitotic cell cycle within the Biologysyllabus. The examiner's mark scheme requires...
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