Cell Cycle Control and Mitosis Quiz

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Which protein is responsible for stopping cell division?

  • Rb (correct)
  • p53
  • Cdc25
  • Cyclin

During which phase does Cdc6 activate DNA helicases to start replication?

  • M phase
  • G2
  • G1
  • S phase (correct)

What is the role of p21 in the cell cycle?

  • Activates G1-Cdk and S-Cdk
  • Inhibits Rb phosphorylation
  • Binds to G1/S-Cdk and S-Cdk to stop the cell cycle (correct)
  • Induces apoptosis

Which complex tags M and S cyclins with ubiquitin for degradation?

<p>APC (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs if DNA damage cannot be repaired?

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Which protein is responsible for removing inhibitory proteins to activate cell division?

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Role of Rb protein

Rb protein halts cell division.

Cdc6 function in S phase

Cdc6 activates DNA helicases to initiate replication.

P21 role in cell cycle

P21 binds to G1/S-Cdk and S-Cdk, halting the cell cycle.

Function of APC complex

APC tags M and S cyclins with ubiquitin for degradation.

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Result of irreparable DNA damage

If DNA damage is irreparable, the cell undergoes programmed cell death.

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Function of Cdc25 protein

Cdc25 removes inhibitory proteins to activate cell division.

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