Cell Cycle- Amoeba Sisters

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What happens if a cell cannot pass a checkpoint?

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It pauses until the issue is fixed or undergoes apoptosis if it can't be fixed.

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What does the cell theory state about living things?

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All living things are made of 1 or more cells.

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What is the purpose of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

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To check that the cell is ready to divide.

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What can cause cells to become cancerous?

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Exposure to toxins, radiation, or excessive UV light.

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Why is uncontrolled cell division a problem?

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It can result in cancer.

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What is the cell cycle?

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The series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication.

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What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

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Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.

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What occurs during interphase?

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

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What is mitosis?

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The process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.

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What is apoptosis?

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Programmed cell death that occurs when a cell is damaged or no longer needed.