Biology Chapter 11 Lesson 3 Quiz

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One of a family of proteins that regulates the cell cycle in eukaryotic cells

Process of programmed cell death

<p>Disorder in which some of the body's cells lose the ability to control growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Growth Factors
- Chemicals that promote cell growth and division.
- Essential for tissue repair and development.
Cyclin
- A family of proteins crucial for regulating the eukaryotic cell cycle.
- Cyclins bind to cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) to initiate and control various phases of the cell cycle.
Apoptosis
- A form of programmed cell death vital for maintaining healthy cell populations.
- Plays an important role in development and eliminating damaged or unnecessary cells.
Cancer
- A disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth.
- Cells may ignore signals that regulate the cell cycle, leading to tumor formation.
Tumor
- A collection of rapidly dividing cells that can invade and damage neighboring tissues.
- Tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).