Fall Final Review

Front

What is a key difference between cancer cells and normal cells?

Back

Cancer cells divide uncontrollably.

Front

What is a consequence of cell cycle disruption?

Back

Mutant cells may ignore checkpoints and evade apoptosis.

Front

What is the structure of the cell membrane?

Back

The cell membrane is made of a phospholipid bilayer.

Front

What occurs during G1 and G2 phases of interphase?

Back

Cell growth and protein synthesis.

Front

What is the net flow of gases during photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon dioxide in, oxygen out.

Front

Define apoptosis.

Back

Apoptosis is the process of programmed cell death.

Front

What are checkpoints in the cell cycle?

Back

Checkpoints are control mechanisms that ensure the proper division of cells.

Front

What is the role of the phospholipid bilayer in the cell membrane?

Back

It provides a barrier that separates the interior of the cell from the external environment.

Front

What happens during DNA replication?

Back

The DNA molecule unwinds and each strand serves as a template for the formation of a new complementary strand.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.