Unit 3 Review

Front

What phase of the cell cycle does the cell spend the most time?

Back

Interphase

Front

What is cancer?

Back

The uncontrolled division of cells.

Front

What DNA sequence pairs with ATG TGA CAG?

Back

TAC ACT GTC

Front

Why does DNA replicate?

Back

To create another copy for the new cell.

Front

What happens during the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

Back

Cell grows rapidly.

Front

What is the purpose of mitosis?

Back

To divide the cell's nucleus and create two identical daughter cells.

Front

What are the main stages of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.

Front

What occurs during the S phase of interphase?

Back

DNA replication.

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 is apoptosis?

Back

Programmed cell death.