Study Guide 7.1

Question 1

what is the cell cycle

Answer 1

the process that allows a cell to grow a then divide

Question 2

what is G1

Answer 2

cell begins to grow and prepares for DNA replication

Question 3

What is S

Answer 3

replicates DNA

Question 4

What is G2

Answer 4

cell grows

Question 5

what is M

Answer 5

cell splits

Question 6

What is G0

Answer 6

differentiation

Question 7

What is cancer

Answer 7

uncontrolled cell growth

Question 8

what is the purpose of the cell cycle in eukaryotes

Answer 8

allows for new cells to replace the old ones

Question 9

what are oncogenes

Answer 9

dominant/gas pedal/cyclin D1

Question 10

what are tumor surppressors

Answer 10

recessive/brake pedal/p53