Cell Cycle

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What is the result of the cell cycle?

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Two identical cells.

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What is the term for uncontrolled growth of cells that can lead to tumors?

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Cancer.

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What does DNA replication mean?

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DNA copies itself.

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What is another name for the cell cycle?

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Cell division.

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Why is it important to replicate DNA before cell division?

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To ensure genetic information is transferred to daughter cells.

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What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

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Interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis.

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What occurs during interphase?

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The cell grows, performs its normal functions, and prepares for division.

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What is mitosis?

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The process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.

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What is meiosis?

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A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in four genetically diverse gametes.

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What role do checkpoints play in the cell cycle?

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They monitor and regulate the progression of the cell cycle to prevent errors.