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Cell Cyc. & Cancer
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cell Cycle | Series of events that the cell goes through during its lifetime. |
| Interphase | Normal cell activity. |
| Three Steps of Interphase | G1 (Growth), S (DNA Synthesis) and G2 (Prepare for Mitosis). |
| Two Reasons Why Cells Divide | Grow and repair old or injured cells. |
| Mitosis | Cell division; separation of chromosomes (DNA). |
| Four Phases of Mitosis | Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase & Telephase (PMAT). |
| Cytokinesis | Splitting of the cytoplasm. |
| End Result of Mitosis | 2 identical daughter cells. |
| Type of Cells That Go Through Mitosis | Body cells. |
| Cancer | A disease in which some of the body's cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body. |
| Cancer Treatment | Attacks all fast dividing cells; not just cancer cells. |