Cell Cycle and Cancer

Front

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

Back

Interphase

Front

Which of the following is not a factor that can cause a mutation?

Back

Viruses

Front

What is the term for scheduled cell death?

Back

Apoptosis

Front

Where do you find checkpoints in the cell cycle?

Back

After each phase

Front

What is the last stage of the cell cycle?

Back

Cytokinesis

Front

What is the purpose of the cell cycle?

Back

To ensure proper cell growth, DNA replication, and division.

Front

What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase (G1, S, G2) and Mitosis (M phase).

Front

What happens during Interphase?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

Back

To monitor and regulate the progression of the cell cycle.

Front

What is cancer in relation to the cell cycle?

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Cancer is the uncontrolled division of cells due to mutations affecting the cell cycle.