Cell Cycle

Front

What is the uncontrolled growth of cells that can lead to tumors?

Back

Cancer

Front

In which stage of the cell cycle does protein and organelle synthesis occur?

Back

G₂

Front

During which stage of the cell cycle does DNA duplication take place?

Back

S

Front

What is the longest stage of the cell cycle?

Back

G₁

Front

In which stage of the cell cycle does the cell grow in size?

Back

G₁

Front

What is the purpose of the G₁ phase in the cell cycle?

Back

Cell growth and preparation for DNA synthesis.

Front

What occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?

Back

DNA replication.

Front

What is the role of the G₂ phase in the cell cycle?

Back

Preparation for mitosis, including further growth and organelle duplication.

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, resulting in two separate cells.