Cell Cycle Control Quiz
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What is the diploid number represented as?

  • 2n (correct)
  • X
  • 3n
  • n
  • During which stage of mitosis do chromosomes become visible?

  • Telophase
  • Metaphase
  • Prophase (correct)
  • Anaphase
  • What is the main action taking place during anaphase?

  • Cytokinesis begins
  • Sister chromatids are pulled apart (correct)
  • Nuclear envelope reforms
  • Chromosomes align in the center
  • Which structure assists in separating sister chromatids during anaphase?

    <p>Spindle fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during telophase of mitosis?

    <p>Nuclear membranes reform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in cytokinesis for animal cells?

    <p>Cleavage furrow forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do plant cells perform cytokinesis?

    <p>By creating a cell plate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of gametes in relation to chromosome numbers?

    <p>They have haploid sets of chromosomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of cyclins during the M phase of the cell cycle?

    <p>To check the proper alignment of chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes apoptosis?

    <p>It is a form of programmed cell death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is responsible for regulating apoptosis by keeping caspases in check?

    <p>Inhibitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Ras proteins contribute to cellular growth?

    <p>They signal for cell division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase do chromosomes condense into their observable form with sister chromatids?

    <p>Mitotic stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of histone proteins in the structure of chromosomes?

    <p>To coil DNA into nucleosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of chromosomes, what does the term 'diploid' refer to?

    <p>Cells with two complete sets of chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during the S phase of interphase?

    <p>DNA synthesis and replication take place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are proto-oncogenes primarily responsible for in cellular activity?

    <p>Promoting the cell cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to proto-oncogenes when they acquire mutations?

    <p>They become oncogenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following genes is primarily involved in inhibiting the cell cycle?

    <p>p53</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about tumor suppressor genes is correct?

    <p>They prevent cell cycle progression when DNA is damaged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The RB gene is known for its involvement in which of the following cancers?

    <p>Basal-like breast cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common effect of mutations in the ras gene family?

    <p>Stimulation of new blood vessel growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function is NOT associated with tumor suppressor genes?

    <p>Stimulating cell cycle progression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many potential oncogenes are estimated to exist?

    <p>Over 40</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the G1 checkpoint in the cell cycle?

    <p>To evaluate conditions for cell division.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein is associated with regulating the transition from G1 to S stage in response to growth signals?

    <p>RB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the RB protein when nutrient levels are insufficient?

    <p>It does not release E2F.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does p53 play in the G1 checkpoint regarding DNA damage?

    <p>It inhibits cell division.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the cell cycle respond when DNA damage is repaired?

    <p>p53 levels drop, allowing progression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of cell division, what is a potential consequence of insufficient growth signals?

    <p>Cells remain in the G0 phase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT involved in the signaling pathway that determines cell division at the G1 checkpoint?

    <p>Mitochondria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers the p53 protein to increase during the G1 checkpoint assessment?

    <p>DNA damage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the p53 gene in cancer suppression?

    <p>Activates genes involved in DNA repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does p53 contribute to the cell cycle regulation?

    <p>Activates miRNAs that inhibit the cell cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of activated caspases in cells?

    <p>They stimulate apoptosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to telomeres during cell division without the action of telomerase?

    <p>They shorten with each replication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes binary fission?

    <p>It is characterized by chromosome replication followed by cell division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes prokaryotic cell division from eukaryotic cell division?

    <p>Prokaryotes replicate through binary fission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one consequence of DNA repair systems failing?

    <p>Higher susceptibility to mutations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    BRCA1 and BRCA2 are primarily classified as what type of gene?

    <p>Tumor suppressor genes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cell Cycle Control

    • G1 Checkpoint: Evaluates cell's readiness to commit to division by assessing growth signals, nutrient availability, and DNA integrity.
      • Growth Signals: Hormones from nearby or distant tissues trigger signal transduction pathways leading to G1 progression.
        • Growth factors activate CDKs (cyclin-dependent kinases), which phosphorylate RB protein.
        • Phosphorylated RB releases E2F protein, activating genes needed for cell cycle progression.
      • Nutrient Availability: Adequate nutrients are essential for continued cell cycle progression.
        • Insufficient nutrients prevent RB phosphorylation, blocking E2F release and halting cell cycle progression.
      • DNA Integrity: Ensures accurate transmission of genetic information.
        • DNA damage activates CDKs to phosphorylate p53 protein, which binds to DNA and activates DNA repair proteins.
        • If damage is irreparable, p53 levels increase, eventually triggering apoptosis.

    Apoptosis

    • Programmed cell death that helps maintain normal cell levels in somatic cells, preventing tumor development.
    • Caspases, enzymes responsible for apoptosis, are normally held in check by inhibitors.
    • Internal or external signals deactivate inhibitors, leading to activation of caspases and cell death.

    Chromosome Structure

    • Chromatin: DNA and associated proteins that condense into chromosomes during cell division.
    • Nucleosomes: DNA wrapped around histone protein spools, forming the basic unit of chromatin.
    • Chromosomes: Condensed chromatin during mitosis, consisting of two sister chromatids joined by a centromere.
    • Interphase: DNA is uncoiled and replicated during the S phase, but chromosomes are not visible.
    • Mitotic Stage: Chromosomes become visible as doubled sister chromatids.

    Mitosis

    • Cell division producing two genetically identical daughter cells.
    • Prophase: Chromosomes condense, nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers form.
    • Metaphase: Chromosomes align at the metaphase plate, guided by spindle fibers.
    • Anaphase: Sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles of the cell.
    • Telophase: Nuclear envelope reforms, chromosomes decondense, and cytokinesis begins.

    Cytokinesis

    • Division of the cytoplasm into two distinct daughter cells.
    • Animal Cells: Cleavage furrow indents the plasma membrane, pinching off the two cells.
    • Plant Cells: Cell plate forms between daughter cells, eventually becoming a cell wall.

    Cancer Development

    • Proto-oncogenes: Genes that promote cell cycle progression and inhibit apoptosis (like the gas pedal).
      • Mutations in proto-oncogenes convert them to oncogenes, increasing cell division and promoting cancer.
      • Examples: ras gene family, WNT, MYC, ERK, TRK (do not memorize all, just for understanding).
    • Tumor Suppressor Genes: Genes that inhibit cell cycle progression and promote apoptosis (like the brakes).
      • Mutations in tumor suppressor genes can disrupt these functions, promoting uncontrolled cell growth.
      • Examples: RB (retinoblastoma), P53, BRCA1, BRCA2 (do not memorize all, just for understanding).

    Other Cancer Origins

    • DNA repair systems: Failure to repair DNA damage can lead to mutations and uncontrolled cell growth.
    • Telomeres: Ends of chromosomes that normally shorten with each replication.
      • Telomerase: An enzyme that prevents telomere shortening, allowing cells to divide indefinitely.
      • Cancer cells often express telomerase, contributing to their uncontrolled proliferation.

    Prokaryotic Cell Division

    • Prokaryotic Chromosome: Single, circular chromosome located in the nucleoid region.
    • Binary Fission: Asexual reproduction in prokaryotes, where the chromosome replicates, the cell elongates, and divides into two identical daughter cells.

    Comparing Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cell Division

    Organism Cell Division Function
    Prokaryotes (bacteria & archaea) Binary Fission Asexual reproduction
    Eukaryotes (protists & some fungi) Mitosis & cytokinesis Asexual reproduction
    Eukaryotes (other fungi, plants, animals) Mitosis & cytokinesis Development, growth, and repair

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    Test your knowledge on the cell cycle control mechanisms, particularly the G1 checkpoint. Dive into how growth signals, nutrient availability, and DNA integrity play critical roles in cell division. Understanding these concepts is vital for advanced studies in cell biology.

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