The Cell Cycle Explained Article Analysis - Lewis

What is the main objective of the cell cycle?

• To yield genetically identical daughter cells

• To destroy harmful cells

• To produce proteins

• To create energy

Which phase is NOT a part of interphase?

• G2 (Gap 2)

• G1 (Gap 1)

• M (Metaphase)

• S (Synthesis)

What happens during the S phase of the cell cycle?

• The cell rests

• The cell divides

• The cell synthesizes a new copy of DNA

• The cell grows

What is the role of p53 in the cell cycle?

• It promotes cell division

• It stops the cell cycle at the G1/S checkpoint

• It repairs damaged DNA

• It creates new cells

What is the function of the anaphase-promoting complex (APC)?

• To repair DNA

• To facilitate the cell’s entry into anaphase

• To start the cell cycle

• To stop the cell cycle