AP BIOLOGY

CELL DIVISION

THE CELL CYCLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Proteins that direct cells to speed up or slow down the cell cycle.
A
growth factor
B
human growth hormone
C
cancer
D
tumor
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cyclins. Cyclins are among the most important core cell cycle regulators. Cyclins are a group of related proteins, and there are four basic types found in humans and most other eukaryotes: G 1start subscript, 1, end subscript cyclins, G 1start subscript, 1, end subscript/S cyclins, S cyclins, and M cyclins.

Detailed explanation-2: -Two groups of proteins, called cyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases (Cdks), are responsible for the progress of the cell through the various checkpoints. The levels of the four cyclin proteins fluctuate throughout the cell cycle in a predictable pattern ([link]).

Detailed explanation-3: -Usually it is a secreted protein or a steroid hormone. Growth factors are important for regulating a variety of cellular processes. Growth factors typically act as signaling molecules between cells. Examples are cytokines and hormones that bind to specific receptors on the surface of their target cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -Growth factors are external regulatory proteins that slow down the cell cycle. TRUE 6. Once apoptosis is triggered, a cell proceeds to self-destruct.

Detailed explanation-5: -At the heart of the cell-cycle control system is a family of protein kinases known as cyclin-dependent kinases (Cdks). The activity of these kinases rises and falls as the cell progresses through the cycle.

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