Unit 6: Cell Cycle Review

Front

What are the stages of the cell cycle in order?

Back

G1, S, G2, M

Front

What are the main reasons why cells divide?

Back

Repair, reproduce, replace, and resize

Front

Why is DNA duplication during the S phase important?

Back

It allows for each daughter cell to be genetically IDENTICAL.

Front

What happens if a cell doesn't pass a checkpoint in the cell cycle?

Back

It will either pause and fix the problem, or undergo Apoptosis.

Front

In which phase of the cell cycle does the cell grow, replicate DNA, and prepare for division?

Back

Interphase

Front

What is the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

Back

The first phase where the cell grows and carries out normal functions.

Front

What occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?

Back

DNA is replicated.

Front

What is the G2 phase of the cell cycle?

Back

The phase where the cell prepares for mitosis.

Front

What is mitosis?

Back

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

Front

What is apoptosis?

Back

Programmed cell death that occurs if a cell cannot repair itself.