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Cell cycle regulation

Cell cycle regulation

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Science

12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are oncogenes?

Back

Genes that can cause normal cells to become cancerous when mutated or expressed at high levels.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What organisms were used in the research on cyclins?

Back

Sea urchins and clams.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does MPF stand for in cell cycle regulation?

Back

Maturation Promoting Factor, a complex that regulates the cell cycle.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a cyclin dependent kinase (CDK)?

Back

A protein kinase that is only active when bound to a cyclin.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do cyclins play in the cell cycle?

Back

Cyclins are proteins that regulate the timing of the cell cycle by activating cyclin-dependent kinases.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of cyclin in cell cycle regulation?

Back

Cyclins activate CDKs, which then phosphorylate target proteins to drive the cell cycle forward.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the G1 checkpoint in the cell cycle?

Back

It assesses whether the cell is ready to enter the S phase and replicate its DNA.

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