Understanding Cell Cycle

1. What is the primary function of mitosis, as described in the text?

1. How does mitosis contribute to the healing process of a cut on the skin?

1. Describe what happens to chromosomes during prophase.

How do mutations in cell cycle regulators affect the normal functioning of cells?

1. What analogy is used in the text to describe the role of cell cycle regulators? Explain its significance.

1. In what way does uncontrolled cell growth relate to cancer, according to the text?