Cell Growth and Division Flashcard

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What happens during the G2 phase of the cell cycle?

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The cell grows and prepares for mitosis.

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Why does a cell spend the majority of its time in interphase?

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The cell is growing and carrying out processes such as metabolism and DNA replication.

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What is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell grows, replicates DNA, then grows again?

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Interphase.

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During what phase of the cell cycle does cell division occur?

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M phase.

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What is the function of cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) in the cell cycle?

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To phosphorylate target proteins.

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What are the main stages of the cell cycle?

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Interphase, M phase (mitosis and cytokinesis).

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What occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?

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DNA replication.

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What is the role of mitosis in the cell cycle?

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To divide the replicated DNA into two daughter cells.

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What is cytokinesis?

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The process where the cytoplasm of a parental cell divides into two daughter cells.

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What is the significance of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

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