Key points in cell cycle Flashcards
1
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What is the restriction point?
A
Late G1
Checks for sufficient nutrients and growth
2
Q
what is the G2-M transition
A
commitment to mitosis
checks for cell size and DNA replication
3
Q
what is metaphase-anaphase transition
A
commitment made to segregate chromosomes
checks for chromosome attachment to spindle
4
Q
what is maturation promoting factor or MPF?
A
induces meiotic cell division, induces mitosis
5
Q
what is karyotyping?
A
analysis of size and shape of chromosomes
6
Q
what is used to interfere with polymerization of tublin to for MT’s
A
colchicine