10.1 - Cell Cycle
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Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of the cell cycle?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens in the life of a cell.
Name the two main phases of the cell cycle.
💡 Hint: Remember, one is for preparation and the other is for division.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the duration of the M Phase in human cells?
💡 Hint: Think about how long it takes cells to actually divide.
True or False: Cytokinesis is the process of nuclear division.
💡 Hint: Identify which process relates to the cytoplasm and which to the nucleus.
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Challenge Problems
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A scientist observes that a certain type of yeast divides every 90 minutes. Explain how this rapid cell division might impact the growth of the yeast population.
💡 Hint: Consider how the duration of the cell cycle affects population dynamics.
Given the importance of checkpoints in the cell cycle, explain how errors during DNA replication in S phase could lead to cancer.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of checks and balances in cellular processes.
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