Term 2 Week 9: Cell Cycle and Communication

Front

What is the goal of cellular differentiation/specialization?

Back

To create specialized cells to help organisms maintain homeostasis.

Front

What phase of mitosis involves chromosomes lining up in the middle of the cell?

Back

Metaphase

Front

In which stage of the cell cycle does the cell grow in size?

Back

G1

Front

During which stage of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

Back

S

Front

What is cancer?

Back

Uncontrolled cell growth.

Front

What is the cell cycle?

Back

The series of phases that a cell goes through to grow and divide.

Front

What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

Back

G1, S, G2, and Mitosis.

Front

What happens during the G1 phase?

Back

The cell grows and carries out normal functions.

Front

What occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?

Back

DNA is replicated.

Front

What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

They attach to chromosomes and help separate them during cell division.