Cell Cycle and Cancer

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

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

What is the last stage of the cell cycle?

Back

Cytokinesis

Front

What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase, Mitosis, 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 is the significance of apoptosis in the cell cycle?

Back

It eliminates damaged or unnecessary cells, preventing cancer.

Front

What is the S phase of the cell cycle?

Back

The phase where DNA is replicated.