HHMI Cancer and Cell Cycle Check

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What are the consequences of errors in the cell cycle?

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Cell death, Cancer, Genetic mutations, All of the above.

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How does DNA replication relate to the cell cycle?

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DNA replication occurs during the S phase.

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What are the stages of the cell cycle?

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G1, S, G2, M.

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Why is cell cycle regulation important in preventing diseases like cancer?

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It ensures proper cell division.

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What is the role of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

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To stop the cell cycle if DNA replication is incomplete.

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What is the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

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The G1 phase is the first gap phase where the cell grows and prepares for DNA replication.

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What occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?

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DNA replication occurs, resulting in two copies of each chromosome.

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What happens during the G2 phase of the cell cycle?

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The cell continues to grow and prepares for mitosis.

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm, resulting in two separate cells.