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What is the role of the cell cycle control system?
During which phase does the synthesis of DNA and duplication of chromosomes occur?
What happens to a cell in the G0 phase?
What triggers the cell cycle to move past checkpoints?
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What characterizes the G2 phase of the cell cycle?
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How is the cell cycle controlled?
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Why is the cell cycle considered highly regulated?
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What distinguishes the G1 phase of the cell cycle?
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What is the primary structure that makes up eukaryotic chromosomes?
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When do chromosomes form during the cell cycle?
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What is the role of cohesins in a duplicated chromosome?
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What is the diploid number of chromosomes in humans?
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What happens to chromatids during cell division?
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What defines a haploid cell?
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Where are haploid cells typically found in humans?
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What occurs to chromatin at the end of cell division?
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What is the primary role of the M Phase Checkpoint in the cell cycle?
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Which factor can cause a cell to enter a resting state known as G0?
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What happens during the G2 Checkpoint?
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Why is it important for damaged DNA not to be passed onto daughter cells?
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What triggers the cell to pause mitosis?
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What is the consequence of not receiving positive signals at the G1 Checkpoint?
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What does the spindle checkpoint ensure before anaphase begins?
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What is referred to as 'straggler' chromosomes?
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What is the role of cyclins in cell cycle regulation?
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What is MPF and its significance in the cell cycle?
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How do growth factors influence the cell cycle?
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What does anchorage dependence refer to in cell division?
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What occurs when the cyclin-CDK complex has fulfilled its role?
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In density-dependent inhibition, what happens to crowded cells?
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What characterizes cancer cells compared to normal cells?
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What is one main factor that determines the number of cells in a tissue?
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Why are older people more commonly affected by cancer?
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What does it mean to be predisposed to cancer?
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What is a primary cancer?
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What is the main route by which cancer cells spread to distant organs?
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What is referred to as metastasis in the context of cancer?
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Why do cancer cells often spread to the lungs?
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What generally happens to cancer cells as they travel through the lymphatic system?
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What is a consequence of removing nearby lymph nodes during tumor removal?
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Study Notes
Chromosomes and Chromatin
- Eukaryotic chromosomes are composed of chromatin, a DNA-protein complex.
- Chromatin condenses during cell division, resulting in visible chromosomes.
- Chromosomes are only formed when cells divide, disappearing during non-dividing phases.
Chromosome Structure
- DNA is replicated during cell division, leading to the formation of two sister chromatids.
- Sister chromatids are connected at the centromere, where they are most closely attached.
- Haploid cells contain one set of chromosomes (n=23 in humans, found in gametes).
- Diploid cells contain two sets of chromosomes (2n=46 in humans, found in somatic cells).
Cell Cycle Overview
- The cell cycle includes stages for growth and division, regulated to ensure accurate DNA distribution.
- G1 (First Gap): Initial growth and organelle production.
- S phase: DNA synthesis and chromosome duplication.
- G2 (Second Gap): Further growth and preparation for mitosis.
- G0 (Resting State): Non-dividing cells performing normal functions, can be reversible or permanent.
Cell Cycle Control Points
- The cell cycle is directed by a control system with specific checkpoints for progression.
- Checkpoints assess DNA integrity and proper chromosome attachment before division.
- M Phase Checkpoint: Ensures chromatids are correctly attached to spindle fibers before anaphase begins.
Regulatory Proteins
- Two primary types control the cell cycle: Cyclins and Cyclin-dependent Kinases (Cdks).
- Cdks activate when bound to cyclins, with their activity fluctuating based on cyclin concentration.
- MPF (maturation-promoting factor) is a cyclin-Cdk complex that facilitates the transition from G2 to M phase.
Cancer Cells Characteristics
- Cancer cells bypass normal regulatory signals, leading to uncontrolled growth.
- Mutations can predispose individuals to develop cancer, often discovered over multiple cell divisions.
- Cancer cells can invade nearby tissues (local spread) and disseminate to distant sites via blood or lymph (systemic spread).
- Metastasis involves primary cancer cells establishing new tumors in separate organs, commonly in the lungs or lymph nodes.
Metastasis Process
- Cancer cells may break from the primary tumor and enter circulation through blood or lymph vessels.
- They typically immobilize at the first narrow passage, such as in lung capillaries or lymph nodes, leading to secondary tumor formation.
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This quiz explores the structure and function of eukaryotic chromosomes, focusing on chromatin's role during cell division. Understand how DNA and protein complexes condense to form visible chromosomes under a microscope. Test your knowledge about the dynamics of chromatin and the presence of chromosomes.