Cell Cycle and Mitosis

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What is the purpose of DNA replication before cell division?

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To ensure that genetic information is accurately transferred into daughter cells.

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What is a checkpoint in the cell cycle?

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A critical point where stop and go signals can regulate the cycle.

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List the phases of the cell cycle in order.

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G1, S, G2, Mitosis, Cytokinesis.

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How is cancer defined?

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As the uncontrolled division of mutated cells.

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What are the characteristics of the two resulting cells of mitosis?

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They are identical to the starting cell and identical to each other.

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What happens during the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

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The cell grows and prepares for DNA replication.

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What occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?

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DNA is replicated.

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What is the role of growth factors in the cell cycle?

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They are signals that promote cell division.

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What is mitosis?

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

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What is cytokinesis?

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The division of the cytoplasm to form two separate daughter cells.