Phases of the Cell Cycle
Learning Objective
I can describe the main phases of the cell cycle and their purpose.
Lesson Flow
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The Cell Cycle (and cancer) [Updated]
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The cell cycle has two main phases: interphase, where the cell grows and replicates DNA, and M phase, where the cell divides.
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During interphase, the cell cycle progresses through G1, S, and G2 phases, with checkpoints to ensure proper growth and DNA replication.
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Cancer can result from cells dividing too frequently due to a failure in cell cycle regulation, potentially leading to tumor formation.
Practice
10 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe the main events that occur during each phase of the cell cycle (G1, S, G2, and M phase) and explain the purpose of each phase.”
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