Cell Cycle and Cancer

Front

What is the function of the M phase?

Back

Cell Division

Front

What is the term for all the stages of the cell cycle except for Mitosis?

Back

Interphase

Front

Where do you find checkpoints in the cell cycle?

Back

After each phase except S phase

Front

What is the last stage of the cell cycle?

Back

Cytokinesis

Front

What is the term for scheduled cell death?

Back

Apoptosis

Front

What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase, M phase (Mitosis and Cytokinesis)

Front

What occurs during Interphase?

Back

Cell growth, DNA replication, and preparation for mitosis.

Front

What is the role of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

Back

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

Front

What happens during the S phase of the cell cycle?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between Mitosis and Cytokinesis?

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Mitosis is the division of the nucleus, while Cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm.