Chapter 10- Section 3 Flashcards
Determines cell growth
Protein Signals and Environmental Signals
Protein Signals and Environmental Signals
Determine cell growth
Feedback signals
Can delay or trigger the next phase
Can delay or trigger the next phase
Feedback signals
G1 checkpoint
Before the cell moves to the next phase, it checks it’s surroundings and either proceeds or rests
Before the cell moves to the next phase, it checks it’s surroundings and either proceeds or rests
G1 checkpoint
G2 checkpoint
Before mitosis begins, the cell checks for any mistakes made in copying. Enzymes correct mistakes that are found before moving to mitosis.
Before mitosis begins, the cell checks for any mistakes made in copying. Enzymes correct mistakes that are found before moving to mitosis.
G2 checkpoint
Mitosis checkpoint
Ensures that the genetic material is evenly distributed between the daughter cells
Ensures that the genetic material is evenly distributed between the daughter cells
Mitosis checkpoint
Cancer
A group of diseases caused by uncontrolled cell growth - result in masses of cells that invade and destroy healthy tissue
A group of diseases caused by uncontrolled cell growth - result in masses of cells that invade and destroy healthy tissue
Cancer
Tumor
Masses of defective cells
Masses of defective cells
Tumor
Benign tumor
Does not spread to other parts of the body and can be removed by surgery