Unit 4 Check 1: The Cell Cycle

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What is DNA Replication?

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DNA copies itself.

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What occurs during the G1 phase of interphase?

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Cell growth, normal function, duplication of organelles.

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Why is it necessary for the cell cycle to have regulation (checkpoints)?

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To ensure that the new cell is functional after division.

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What is the cell cycle?

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The series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication of its DNA to produce two daughter cells.

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What is cancer?

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Uncontrolled cell growth.

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What is interphase?

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The phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division, including G1, S, and G2 phases.

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What happens during the S phase of interphase?

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

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What is the role of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

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To monitor and regulate the progression of the cell cycle, ensuring proper 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 are the main stages of mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.