What is the purpose of the cell cycle?
for cells to make more of themselves!
Which phase of the cell cycle are a part of "M phase"?
Mitosis
True or False: There are over 100 different types of cancer.
TRUE
What is Biology?
the study of life
What are the 2 reasons cells need to make more of themselves?
To heal and grow
Which phase of the cell cycle are a part of "Interphase"?
G1, S & G2
What is the definition of cancer?
Uncontrolled cell growth
List 1 of the 2 biomolecules found in the body and list 1 function it has for us.
Carbs = fast energy
Lipids = membrane structure, energy storage
Proteins = forms important structures in the body (muscles, enzymes etc.)
Nucleic Acid = genetic information
List the steps of the cell cycle in the correct order they happen
(G2, S, G1, M) <-- not the right order
G1 -> S -> G2 -> M
From 1 cell, MITOSIS creates ___
2 identical cells.
What is a mutation?
A change/mistake in the DNA
In the following food web, list 1 of the secondary consumers.
Tarantula, Rabbit or Lizard
What phasess of the cell cycle does the cell GROW and prepare for the next stages?
G1 & G2
A cell that starts with 26 chromosomes undergoes Mitosis. How many chromosomes do the daughter cells have?
26
What is a tumor?
A mass of cancerous cells formed together
What is 1 example of evidence that proves evolution exists?
Fossils, DNA, Homologous body structures,
What is G Zero (G0) Phase? What is the cell NOT doing during this phase?
A resting phase, the cell is NOT dividing
What do Unicellular organisms (like bacteria) use Mitosis for?
Reproduction! (to make offspring)
What type of cancer did Ms. LaChapelle have?
Thyroid Cancer
Name 2 characteristics of life.
Reproduction, Evolution, Growth, Made of Cells, Can Respond the Stimuli, Has metabolism, Homeostasis, Has DNA