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A-LevelBiologyThe mitotic cell cycle9700/12 · May/June 2024 · 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']

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AV X
BW Y
CV Y
DW X

✓ Correct answer

D: W X

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The mitotic cell cycle, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, May/June 2024 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 19.

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