Cell Cycle, Regulation, and Cancer (Ch. 11.2-11.3)

Front

What is the combined long phase of G1, S, and G2 called?

Back

Interphase

Front

What stage of the cell cycle is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes at the cell's equator?

Back

Metaphase

Front

What stage of the cell cycle occurs when the cell is not actively dividing?

Back

Interphase

Front

When is apoptosis initiated?

Back

When DNA damage cannot be repaired.

Front

Why does chemotherapy cause nausea and hair loss?

Back

Chemotherapy kills all rapidly dividing cells in the body.

Front

What is the purpose of the cell cycle?

Back

To ensure proper cell division and replication.

Front

What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase and M phase (Mitosis and Cytokinesis).

Front

What is the role of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

Back

To monitor and regulate the progression of the cell cycle.

Front

What happens during the S phase of the cell cycle?

Back

DNA replication occurs.

Front

What is cancer in terms of cell cycle regulation?

Back

Cancer is the uncontrolled division of cells due to failures in cell cycle regulation.