Intro to the Cell Cycle

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What is the main purpose of the cell cycle?

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To ensure growth, DNA synthesis, and cell division

Front

Which phase is NOT part of interphase in the eukaryotic cell cycle? Options: M, G1, S, G2

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M

Front

What happens during the S phase of interphase?

Back

The cell's DNA is copied

Front

What is the role of regulatory proteins in the cell cycle?

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They control the cycle by signaling the cell to start or delay the next phase

Front

What is the G1 checkpoint responsible for?

Back

Determining if the cell should divide

Front

What is the main difference between the cell cycle in prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

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Eukaryotes have a more complicated cell cycle

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What occurs during the G2 phase of interphase?

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The cell makes final preparations to divide

Front

What is the mitotic phase (M) composed of?

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Both mitosis and cytokinesis

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What is a tumor?

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A mass of abnormal cells

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What can cause cancer in relation to the cell cycle?

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Damage to a cell's DNA