AP Biology: Unit 4 Review (CED)

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What is the role of cyclin in the cell cycle?

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Cyclin interacts with cyclin-dependent kinase (CdK) to initiate the mitotic phase.

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Which of the following is NOT a stage of the cell cycle?

Back

Apoptosis is NOT a stage of the cell cycle.

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What is the effect of a mutation in the protein components of the transduction signaling pathway?

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It alters the response of the cell.

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What are the results of mitosis?

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Mitosis results in 2 identical diploid cells.

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Which of the following is NOT a role of mitosis?

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Gametes are NOT a role of mitosis.

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Define interphase in the cell cycle.

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division, including DNA replication.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that divides the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells after mitosis.

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What is the significance of the G1 phase in the cell cycle?

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The G1 phase is crucial for cell growth and preparation for DNA synthesis.

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What happens during the S phase of the cell cycle?

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During the S phase, DNA is replicated, resulting in two copies of each chromosome.

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What is the function of CdK in the cell cycle?

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CdK (cyclin-dependent kinase) is an enzyme that, when activated by cyclin, drives the cell cycle forward.