Notes – Cell Cycle Regulation
Biology 12/8
The cell cycle is closely regulated throughout the process to ensure that the new cells are healthy
and function correctly, as well as to prevent excessive cell division.
What happens when dividing cells come into contact with one another?
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Define regulatory proteins:
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A specific type of external regulatory protein is called _______________________________ and they
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What is cyclin?
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Illustrate the levels of cyclin during the cell cycle.
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Interphase
M
Interphase
M
Interphase
M
What is apoptosis?
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What is cancer?
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