The Cell Cycle (pt. 1)
The Cell Cycle (Pt. 2)
Cancer
BONUS POINTS
100

What is the purpose of the cell cycle?

for cells to make more of themselves!

100

Which phase of the cell cycle are a part of "M phase"?

Mitosis 

100

True or False: There are over 100 different types of cancer.

TRUE

100

What is Biology?

the study of life

200

What are the 2 reasons cells need to make more of themselves?

To heal and grow

200

Which phase of the cell cycle are a part of "Interphase"?

G1, S & G2

200

What is the definition of cancer?

Uncontrolled cell growth

200

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 

300

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

300

From 1 cell, MITOSIS creates ___

2 identical cells. 

300

What is a mutation? 

A change/mistake in the DNA

300

In the following food web, list 1 of the secondary consumers. 

Tarantula, Rabbit or Lizard

400

What phasess of the cell cycle does the cell GROW and prepare for the next stages?

G1 & G2

400

A cell that starts with 26 chromosomes undergoes Mitosis. How many chromosomes do the daughter cells have?

26

400

What is a tumor?

A mass of cancerous cells formed together

400

What is 1 example of evidence that proves evolution exists?

Fossils, DNA, Homologous body structures, 

500

What is G Zero (G0) Phase? What is the cell NOT doing during this phase?

A resting phase, the cell is NOT dividing

500

What do Unicellular organisms (like bacteria) use Mitosis for?

Reproduction! (to make offspring) 

500

What type of cancer did Ms. LaChapelle have?

Thyroid Cancer

500

Name 2 characteristics of life. 

Reproduction, Evolution, Growth, Made of Cells, Can Respond the Stimuli, Has metabolism, Homeostasis, Has DNA