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CH. 9.3 – CELL CYCLE REGULATION
Questions of the Day! List the portions of Interphase and what
happens in each part. List the steps of mitosis and the dance
moves associated with the steps Sometimes a cell’s DNA changes during the
process of the cell cycle. What do you think happens if the changed cell is allowed to reproduce?
What measures would need to be in place to ensure that a changed cell is not allowed to divide?
CH. 9.3 – CELL CYCLE REGULATION
Normal cell cycle is regulated by cyclin proteins
The cyclins and the cyclin dependent kinases (enzymes) control the different stages of the cell cycle. The cyclins bind to the CDK’s.
The stop lights represent quality control checkpoints. If all is clear, and there are no cell issues (abnormal DNA, etc.), a cell is allowed to continue to develop and reproduce.
CH. 9.3 – CELL CYCLE REGULATION
Answer the following questions…
What do you think happens if a checkpoint fails?
What if a cell is not adequate or is abnormal and is allowed to reproduce?
CH. 9.3 – CELL CYCLE REGULATION
CancerUncontrolled growth and divisionFailure of the cell cycle regulationFailure of the immune systemCrowds out normal cells killing the organism
CH. 9.3 – CELL CYCLE REGULATIONCauses of cancer – carcinogens and genetics
Carcinogens – environmental factors and substances that cause mutations in DNA that lead to cancer. (Cigarettes, radiation, UV sunlight exposure)
Cancer caused by exposure to carcinogens is preventable.
CH. 9.3 – CELL CYCLE REGULATION
Mutations in DNA are completely random.
The more exposure to carcinogens the more the mutations occur.
If cancer runs in a family, the rate of mutation is high and it is essential to avoid carcinogens to reduce the risk of cancer.
CH. 9.3 – CELL CYCLE REGULATION
Apoptosis – programmed cell death.
Protects organisms from cancerous growths.
Allows death of cells that are too damaged to repair.
Ex. Leaves of plants turning color and falling in autumn
CH. 9.3 – CELL CYCLE REGULATION
Stem cells – are unspecialized cells…Adult and Embryonic
Have not picked a specific job yet
Can be encouraged through stem cell research to become a specific cell (brain cell, heart cell, nerve cell)
Adult stem cells are mainly used for repairing tissue.
Stem cell research controversy.
Using embryonic stem cells…what are the issues/ethics involved for using embryonic stem cells as opposed to adult stem cells?