Cell Cycle

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What are the stages of the cell cycle in order?

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G1, S, G2, M

Front

During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell prepare for mitosis?

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G2 phase

Front

What is the term for uncontrolled growth of cells, often resulting in a tumor?

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Cancer

Front

What does DNA replication mean?

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DNA copies itself.

Front

What can the cell cycle also be called?

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Cell Division

Front

What occurs during the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

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Cell growth and preparation for DNA synthesis.

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What happens during the S phase of the cell cycle?

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DNA is replicated.

Front

What is the M phase in the cell cycle?

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The phase where mitosis and cytokinesis occur.

Front

What is apoptosis?

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Programmed cell death.

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What role do checkpoints play in the cell cycle?

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