Cell cycle, mitosis, and cancer

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What happens during the S stage of interphase?

Back

The DNA is replicated.

Front

During which parts of the cell cycle does the cell grow?

Back

G1 and G2.

Front

In which stage of mitosis do chromosomes split and move to opposite ends of the cell?

Back

Anaphase.

Front

What is the purpose of the cell cycle?

Back

Growth of an organism and repair of damaged tissue.

Front

What structure holds two chromosomes together until they separate for cell division?

Back

Centromere.

Front

What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase (G1, S, G2) and M phase (mitosis and cytokinesis).

Front

What occurs during G1 phase of the cell cycle?

Back

The cell grows and synthesizes proteins necessary for DNA replication.

Front

What is mitosis?

Back

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

Front

What is cytokinesis?

Back

The division of the cytoplasm to form two separate daughter cells after mitosis.

Front

What is the role of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

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To ensure that the cell is ready to proceed to the next phase and to prevent errors.