Regulating the Cell Cycle

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What is the process of programmed cell death called?

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Apoptosis

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What is the role of cyclins in the cell cycle?

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Cyclins are proteins that regulate the progression of the cell cycle.

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What characterizes cancer cells?

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Cancer cells do not respond to growth inhibitors.

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What is uncontrolled cell growth associated with?

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Cancer.

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What is the main function of growth inhibitors?

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To prevent excessive cell division.

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What are the phases of the cell cycle?

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Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.

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What happens during interphase?

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The cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis.

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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 significance of apoptosis in multicellular organisms?

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It helps maintain tissue homeostasis by removing damaged or unnecessary cells.

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What are checkpoints in the cell cycle?

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Regulatory points that ensure the cell is ready to proceed to the next phase.