Cell Cycle, Mitosis, Cancer, Cell Differentiation

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What is cancer?

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Uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.

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A group of similar cells that come together to perform a specific function is a/an

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tissue.

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An abnormal mass of cancer cells is called a

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tumor.

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Why is it important to replicate DNA before a cell divides in mitosis or meiosis?

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In order for genetic information to be transferred into daughter cells.

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Cell differentiation is most directly regulated by...

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DNA.

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What is the cell cycle?

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

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What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

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Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.

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What occurs during interphase?

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The cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis.

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What is mitosis?

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The process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells.

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What are the stages of mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.