Cell Cycle Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards based on the biology lecture notes focusing on group assignments, scientific writing, cell biology, and genetics.

Group Assignment

A collaborative project accounting for 5% of the total grade, focusing on a health condition and a drug.

Scientific Literature

Published research used to support claims in scientific writing; should be referenced correctly.

Molecular Targets

Specific molecules that drugs interact with to exert their effects on health conditions.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

A genetic disorder caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene leading to muscle degeneration.

Gentamicin

An antibiotic used to target prokaryotic ribosomes and modify translation in cells with nonsense mutations.

Cell Cycle Checkpoints

Regulatory points in the cell cycle that ensure proper division and prevent errors.

Cyclins and CDKs

Proteins that regulate the cell cycle; cyclins activate cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) to control cell progression.

p53

A protein that regulates the cell cycle and acts as a checkpoint for DNA damage.

Apoptosis

Programmed cell death, which can be induced by irreversible cell damage.

Mutations

Alterations in DNA sequences that can affect cellular function and potentially lead to cancer.