Cell Cycle and Cancer

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What happens during the S stage of interphase?

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The DNA is replicated.

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What stage must occur before mitosis to ensure daughter cells have sufficient DNA?

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S-phase.

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In which phase does the cell spend most of its life?

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Interphase.

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What stages occur during Interphase?

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G1, S, and G2 phases.

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What does cancer disrupt in the cell cycle?

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The rate of transition through the cell cycle.

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What is the main purpose of the G1 phase?

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Cell growth and preparation for DNA replication.

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What occurs during the G2 phase?

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Preparation for mitosis, including the synthesis of proteins and organelles.

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What is mitosis?

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

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What is cytokinesis?

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The division of the cytoplasm, resulting in two separate cells after mitosis.

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What is the role of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

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To ensure that the cell is ready to proceed to the next phase and to prevent errors.