How Are G₁ and G₂ Different

question 72

Multiple Choice

How are G₁ and G₂ different?

• A) The cell copies its DNA during G₁ but not G₂.
• B) The cell does not grow during G₁ but doubles its organelles in G₂.
• C) In G₁, the cell prepares to synthesize its DNA and in G₂, it synthesizes the proteins needed for cell division.
• D) The cell spends much more time in G₂ than in G₁.
• E) Mitosis occurs during G₁ but not during G₂.

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Definitions:

Insulin Resistance

A condition in which the body's cells become less responsive to insulin, leading to higher blood sugar levels and often predisposing individuals to type 2 diabetes.

Insulin Deficiency

A condition characterized by inadequate production of insulin by the pancreas, leading to elevated levels of glucose in the blood; a common aspect of diabetes mellitus.

Type 1 Diabetes

A chronic condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels.

Type 2 Diabetes

A chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose), characterized by insulin resistance.