Biology Unit 4

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Positive Feedback

A process that amplifies a signal or response (e.g., oxytocin during childbirth).

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Negative Feedback

A process that decreases or counteracts a stimulus to maintain homeostasis (e.g., insulin regulation of blood sugar).

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Interphase

The longest phase of the cell cycle where the cell grows, performs normal functions, and duplicates its DNA.

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G1 Phase:

The phase of cell growth and preparation for DNA replication.

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S Phase:

The phase where DNA replication occurs.

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G2 Phase

  • The phase where the cell prepares for mitosis by producing proteins and organelles.

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M Phase:

The phase of mitosis, where the cell divides its chromosomes and cytoplasm.

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Cytokinesis

The division of the cytoplasm to form two separate daughter cells.

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Cyclins

Regulatory proteins that control the progression of the cell cycle.

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Cyclin-Dependent Kinases (CDKs):

  • Enzymes that, when bound to cyclins, activate processes required for cell cycle progression.

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MPF (Maturation Promoting Factor):

A cyclin-CDK complex that triggers the cell to proceed past the G2 checkpoint.

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Oncogenes:

Genes that, when mutated, promote cell division and contribute to cancer.

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cAMP

amplifies signals in cells by activating protein kinases

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