Questions and Answers
During which phase of mitosis do chromosomes align at the metaphase plate?
What occurs during anaphase in mitosis?
What is the primary form of cell division in prokaryotes?
What happens to the spindle microtubules during telophase?
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What characteristic of the eukaryotic cell cycle control system allows it to halt until specific signals are received?
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Which type of cells in the human body have the highest frequency of division?
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What is a unique feature of prokaryotic DNA compared to eukaryotic DNA?
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What initiates DNA replication in prokaryotic cells during binary fission?
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What is the primary role of the mitotic spindle during mitosis?
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Which of the following describes the function of the kinetochore?
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What characterizes non-kinetochore microtubules during cell division?
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What occurs during metaphase regarding sister chromatids?
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What happens to microtubules during the movement of chromosomes by the kinetochore?
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Which component is crucial for the assembly of spindle microtubules?
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What does the term 'aster' refer to in mitosis?
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What is the result of the spindle microtubules attaching to the kinetochores during prometaphase?
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What is the main role of the mitotic spindle during mitosis?
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What mechanism allows sister chromatids to move to opposite sides of the cell during anaphase?
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What occurs during telophase in a dividing cell?
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In animal cells, how does cytokinesis primarily occur?
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What distinguishes cytokinesis in plant cells from that in animal cells?
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What happens to the microtubules during the movement of sister chromatids in anaphase?
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What is the primary function of the aster during mitosis?
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What triggers the completion of mitosis if the spindle fibers are not correctly attached?
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What happens if the kinetochore does not attach properly to spindle microtubules?
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What is density-dependent inhibition?
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What does the G1 checkpoint primarily assess?
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Which cells typically enter the G0 phase permanently?
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What is the primary role of the G2 checkpoint?
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The M checkpoint also referred to as the spindle checkpoint, ensures what?
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What signal triggers a cell to enter the G1 phase from G0 phase?
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What is the fate of a cell that does not receive a go-ahead signal at the G1 checkpoint?
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What is required for the anaphase to proceed during cell division?
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How do cyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases (Cdk's) function in the cell cycle?
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What role do proto-oncogenes play in the cell cycle?
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Which statement correctly describes tumor suppressor genes?
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What is the primary function of cyclin-dependent kinases (Cdk's)?
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Which of the following phases is NOT part of interphase?
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What is one notable cause of cancer related to the cell cycle?
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Which protein is an example of a tumor suppressor gene product?
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Study Notes
Role of Centriole
- Centrals facilitate the formation of the mitotic spindle, crucial for chromosome movement during mitosis.
- The mitotic spindle, composed of microtubules, emerges from the centrosome, acting as the microtubule organizing center.
- Asters, radial arrays of short microtubules, extend from each centrosome, resembling stars.
- The spindle structure encompasses chromosomes, spindle microtubules, and asters, aiding in chromosome segregation.
- Centroles at each end of the cell produce the spindle, which connects to chromosomes via kinetochores, not dragging chromosomes directly.
The Kinetochore
- The kinetochore is a protein complex associated with chromosome centromeres and serves as the attachment site for spindle microtubules.
- Kinetochore movement facilitates chromosome segregation, operating along microtubules through depolymerization of tubulin.
- During prometaphase, spindle microtubules attach to kinetochores, aligning chromosomes for movement.
Metaphase
- Chromosomes align at the metaphase plate, an imaginary line at the midpoint between spindle poles.
- Sister chromatids are completely identical and are lined up for separation, with spindles attached from both sides.
- This alignment is critical for the checkpoint ensuring proper separation; failure to do so halts mitosis.
Anaphase
- Sister chromatids separate and move toward opposite cell poles, facilitated by the kinetochore's movement along spindle microtubules.
- Microtubules shorten through depolymerization, while non-kinetochore microtubules push against each other, assisting in cell elongation.
Telophase
- Daughter nuclei form at opposite ends of the cell, with a nuclear envelope reconstituting around the DNA.
- Cytokinesis, the division of cytoplasm, often occurs simultaneously with telophase; in animal cells, it manifests as cleavage through a contractile ring of microfilaments.
Binary Fission in Prokaryotes
- Prokaryotes, like bacteria, undergo binary fission, a simpler division method wherein chromosomes replicate and the cell membrane pinches inward.
- Bacterial colonies appear as genetically identical clones on agar plates.
Cell Cycle Control System
- The eukaryotic cell cycle is governed by a molecular control system, regulating division frequency based on cell type, with skin and intestinal cells dividing rapidly.
- Checkpoints act like a clock, ensuring conditions are right for cell cycle progression.
G1, G2, and M Checkpoints
- G1 Checkpoint: Determines if a cell proceeds to the S phase; failure leads to entry into the non-dividing G0 phase.
- G2 Checkpoint: Assesses cell size and DNA integrity before mitotic phase entry, halting the cycle for DNA repair if needed.
- M Checkpoint (Spindle Checkpoint): Ensures kinetochores are correctly attached to spindle microtubules before anaphase begins.
Cyclins and Cyclin-Dependent Kinases (Cdk's)
- Cyclins and Cdk's are key regulators of the cell cycle, activating progression through various checkpoints when bound together.
- Cdk enzymes phosphorylate target proteins, altering their shape for activation, facilitating the transition to the next cell cycle phase.
Cancer Cell Dynamics
- Proto-oncogenes promote normal cell cycle progression, but mutations can convert them to oncogenes, causing cancerous growth.
- Tumor suppressor genes, like P53, code for proteins that inhibit uncontrolled cell division, playing a protective role against cancer development.
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Test your knowledge on the critical roles of centrioles and kinetochores in cell division. This quiz covers mitotic spindles, chromosome movement, and the function of microtubules. Perfect for students studying cell biology and mitosis.
