3.07 The Cell Cycle

So are you enjoying Egypt? You have come at a great time of year. It's not too hot, and it's not too cold! It seems like we just got started, but today is the day we make a big u-turn and begin heading back to the main bus terminal where you started this trip. For today's ride, I had packed some cool movies to watch and help pass the time while driving, but alas, I left those on my desk. All is not lost though; I happen to have this home movie my mom sent me. Let me see if I can get this DVD player going. Now, where is that remote control?

In this activity you will: recognize the importance of cellular division in the process of growth and tissue repair recall that cancer is caused by uncontrolled cell division summarize the 2 stages in the life cycle of a cell

Take a look at the pictures above. Can you name one thing that they all have in common? Yes, all pictures are of me, Niles! Totally amazing, isn't it? I was such a cute kid too! Look at all the numerous milestones that life has, and it all starts with a single cell. Cells grow and reproduce and grow and reproduce...and as they do, we grow and change!

The life of a cell can be divided into two sections: interphase and mitosis. The majority of a cell's life is spent in interphase. Interphase is the long stage after cell division where cell growth and DNA replication occur; basically it is the time when a cell is doing its job. In this adventure, you will be taking a closer look at interphase.

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