Mitosis, Cell Cycle, and Cancer

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What is the purpose of a checkpoint in the cell cycle?

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To check for any errors.

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What does cancer disrupt in the body?

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The cell cycle.

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In which phase of the cell cycle does the cell grow bigger?

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G1 phase.

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What are the resulting cells in mitosis compared to the starting cell?

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Identical to the starting cell and identical to each other.

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If a fruit fly has 8 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will each daughter cell have after mitosis?

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8 chromosomes.

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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 the cell cycle?

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The series of phases that a cell goes through from its formation to its division.

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What happens during the S phase of the cell cycle?

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DNA replication occurs, resulting in two copies of each chromosome.

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What is the G2 phase of the cell cycle?

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The phase where the cell prepares for mitosis, checking for DNA damage and ensuring all proteins are ready.

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What is apoptosis?

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The process of programmed cell death that eliminates damaged or unnecessary cells.