What occurs during the S phase of the eukaryotic cell cycle?

Analyze the role of the G1 checkpoint in the cell cycle control system. What is its primary function?

What does a high mitotic index indicate about a cell population?

How might knowledge of the cell cycle be applied to develop cancer treatments?

A patient is diagnosed with a tumor due to a failure in the cell cycle control system. Which phase is most likely affected?

How is the mitotic index useful in cancer research?

Compare the cell division processes in skin cells and nerve cells. What is a key similarity?