Cell Cycle and Cancer

Front

What is the term for scheduled cell death?

Back

Apoptosis

Front

What regulates the cell cycle?

Back

Proteins

Front

Where do you find checkpoints in the cell cycle?

Back

After each phase

Front

Which of the following is not a factor that can cause a mutation?

Back

Viruses

Front

What is the function of the G2 phase?

Back

Normal cell functions

Front

What is the cell cycle?

Back

The series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and replication.

Front

What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase (G1, S, G2) and Mitosis.

Front

What happens during the S phase of the cell cycle?

Back

DNA replication occurs, resulting in two identical sets of chromosomes.

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 and to prevent errors.

Front

What can result from uncontrolled cell division?

Back

Cancer.