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What is the primary outcome of mitosis?
What is the primary outcome of mitosis?
Which of the following is a key distinction between meiosis and mitosis?
Which of the following is a key distinction between meiosis and mitosis?
What role do tumor suppressor genes play in the cell cycle?
What role do tumor suppressor genes play in the cell cycle?
What is the effect of mutations in proto-oncogenes?
What is the effect of mutations in proto-oncogenes?
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How does meiosis contribute to sexual reproduction?
How does meiosis contribute to sexual reproduction?
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What occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?
What occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?
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During which phase does the reformation of nuclear envelopes occur?
During which phase does the reformation of nuclear envelopes occur?
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What is the primary function of the G1/S checkpoint?
What is the primary function of the G1/S checkpoint?
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What is the consequence of damaged DNA detected at the G2/M checkpoint?
What is the consequence of damaged DNA detected at the G2/M checkpoint?
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Which stage of mitosis involves the alignment of chromosomes along the metaphase plate?
Which stage of mitosis involves the alignment of chromosomes along the metaphase plate?
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What role do cyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) play in the cell cycle?
What role do cyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) play in the cell cycle?
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What event marks the separation of sister chromatids during mitosis?
What event marks the separation of sister chromatids during mitosis?
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What is the primary purpose of cytokinesis?
What is the primary purpose of cytokinesis?
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Study Notes
The Cell Cycle
- The cell cycle is a series of events leading to cell growth and division.
- It's a continuous process, divided into interphase and the mitotic (M) phase for study.
- Interphase, the longest phase, has three sub-phases: G1, S, and G2.
- G1: Cell growth, protein synthesis for DNA replication.
- S phase: DNA replication for daughter cell copies.
- G2: Continued growth, protein synthesis for cell division.
- The M phase (Mitosis): Nuclear division and cytokinesis, two identical daughter cells.
- Mitosis stages: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
- Prophase: Chromosome condensation, mitotic spindle formation.
- Metaphase: Chromosomes align on the metaphase plate.
- Anaphase: Sister chromatids separate, move to opposite poles.
- Telophase: Nuclear envelopes reform around separated chromosomes.
- Cytokinesis: Cytoplasm division, completing cell division.
- Cell cycle regulation is crucial for health and preventing uncontrolled growth (cancer).
- Checkpoints at various stages ensure accuracy, preventing DNA replication and chromosome segregation errors.
- Cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) and cyclins regulate the cell cycle.
Cell Cycle Checkpoints
- Checkpoints ensure accurate DNA replication and chromosome segregation.
- Checkpoints monitor cell size, DNA replication completion, and chromosome alignment.
- DNA damage triggers cell cycle arrest for repair.
- G1/S checkpoint: Cell size, DNA integrity before replication.
- G2/M checkpoint: DNA replication completion, damage repair before mitosis.
- Spindle assembly checkpoint: Chromosome attachment to spindle, proper segregation.
Types of Cell Division
- Mitosis produces two genetically identical diploid daughter cells from a single diploid parent cell. It's for growth, repair, and asexual reproduction.
- Meiosis produces four genetically unique haploid daughter cells from a diploid parent cell. It's essential for sexual reproduction.
- Mitosis and meiosis differ by the number of divisions and genetic makeup of daughter cells.
Cancer and the Cell Cycle
- Cancer is uncontrolled cell growth and division.
- Disruptions in cell cycle regulation mechanisms can cause cancer.
- Mutated or deactivated tumor suppressor genes (e.g., p53) and proto-oncogenes lead to uncontrolled division.
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Description
This quiz explores the phases of the cell cycle, including interphase and the mitotic phase. Participants will learn about the specific events that occur during G1, S, and G2 phases, followed by the stages of mitosis. Test your understanding of cell growth, DNA replication, and division.
