Mitosis Flashcards
1
Q
What type of experiments are used to analyse the genetics of the cell cycle?
A
Cell fusion experiments
2
Q
Example of a cell fusion experiment and how it works
A
When a cell in S phase is fused with a cell in G1 phase, S phase is activated in the original G1 nucleus.
This suggests that there is a dominant signal in the S phase.
3
Q
What is MPF maturation promoting factor ?
A
Cyclin a Cdk complex which promotes entrance into M phase from G2 phase in the cell cycle
