Cancer and the Cell Cycle

Front

What is the division of the nucleus called?

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Mitosis

Front

Name the final phase of mitosis where the chromosomes are separated and the cell begins to divide.

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Telophase

Front

What contains all of the genetic information about the cell?

Back

DNA

Front

What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?

Back

The cell will gain water.

Front

What occurs during the G1 and G2 stages of interphase?

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Cellular growth.

Front

What is the phase of the cell cycle where DNA is replicated?

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Synthesis phase (S phase).

Front

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.

Front

What is cancer in relation to the cell cycle?

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Cancer is the uncontrolled division of cells due to mutations in genes that regulate the cell cycle.

Front

What is apoptosis?

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Programmed cell death that occurs when a cell is damaged or no longer needed.

Front

What is the difference between benign and malignant tumors?

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Benign tumors are non-cancerous and do not spread, while malignant tumors are cancerous and can invade nearby tissues.