Cell Cycle and Cancer Check-In

Front

Uncontrolled cell division which usually leads to tumors and disease is called:

Back

Cancer

Front

What part of the cell cycle results in the splitting into two new cells?

Back

Cytokinesis

Front

What does NOT happen during interphase?

Back

Cell division

Front

This process is the programmed death of a cell:

Back

Apoptosis

Front

What is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell grows and prepares for division?

Back

Interphase

Front

What is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells?

Back

Mitosis

Front

What is the term for the genetic material found in the nucleus of a cell?

Back

DNA

Front

What is the name of the phase where chromosomes align in the center of the cell during mitosis?

Back

Metaphase

Front

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

Back

Tumor

Front

What is the role of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

Back

To ensure that the cell is ready to proceed to the next phase.