Cell Cycle, Division, and Cancer

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What happens during S phase of the cell cycle?

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The DNA in the cell is copied.

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What happens during G2 phase of the cell cycle?

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The cell grows a little bit more.

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What are the effects of UV rays on DNA?

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Mutations and potential skin cancer.

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What type of tumor doesn't usually spread to other parts of the body?

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Benign.

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What are tumors?

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Mass of abnormal cells that can grow uncontrollably.

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What is the purpose of the cell cycle?

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To ensure proper cell growth, DNA replication, and division.

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What is a malignant tumor?

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A tumor that can spread to other parts of the body.

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What is metastasis?

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The process by which cancer cells spread from the original site to other parts of the body.

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What is the role of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

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

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What is apoptosis?

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Programmed cell death that eliminates damaged or unnecessary cells.