3.8 The cell cycle Flashcards

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What are the 3 main stages of the cell cycle?

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  • interphase
  • nuclear division
  • cytokinesis (division of the cytoplasm)
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How does chemotherapy treat cancer?

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  • prevents DNA from replicating
  • inhibits the metaphase stage of mitosis by interfering with spindle formation
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