Cell cycle Flashcards
1
Q
Most important checkpoint in cell cycle is…
A
G1/S = Restriction point (divide or not)
2
Q
T/F : Amount of CDK varies within the cell cycle
A
False: It is constant but its activity varies due to variable cyclins
3
Q
Contact inhibition
A
Close cells don’t divide but far cells divide to fill the gap
4
Q
What is erythropoietin?
A
Growth factor that stimulates division of RBC’s in response to low O2.
