BSC 101 FINAL EXAM LATEST
STUDY GUIDE (ILLINOIS
STATE UNIVERSITY)
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
What is the cell cycle? - ANSWERS-Cell cycle: series of events a cell
goes through from birth-growth to division until daughter cells.
What are the checkpoints of the cell cycle? - ANSWERS-G1
G2
M
What is the G1 phase? - ANSWERS-Restriction point, if passed,
committed to cell division
What is the G2 phase? - ANSWERS-Makes sure all chromosomes have
been properly replicated and are not damaged
What is the M phase? - ANSWERS-Spindle checkpoint, make sure all
sister chromatids are going to separate right
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, BSC 101 FINAL EXAM LATEST
STUDY GUIDE (ILLINOIS
STATE UNIVERSITY)
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
When do cancerous tumors occur? - ANSWERS-Cancerous tumors
occur when rogue cells divide repeatedly and ignore normal regulation
of cycle (mass of cell is a tumor)
What is a benign tumor? - ANSWERS-It does not spread to other parts
of the body
What is a malignant tumor? - ANSWERS-It is a cancerous tumor that
can spread to other parts of the body since the cells grow out of control.
What are viruses? - ANSWERS-Viruses, unlike bacteria, are not
considered alive. Viruses CAN NOT be treated with antibiotics like
bacteria can. Viruses are cellular parasites
What is the innate immune system? - ANSWERS-Physical barriers that
prevent infection, like skin, hair mucus etc.
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STUDY GUIDE (ILLINOIS
STATE UNIVERSITY)
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
What is the cell cycle? - ANSWERS-Cell cycle: series of events a cell
goes through from birth-growth to division until daughter cells.
What are the checkpoints of the cell cycle? - ANSWERS-G1
G2
M
What is the G1 phase? - ANSWERS-Restriction point, if passed,
committed to cell division
What is the G2 phase? - ANSWERS-Makes sure all chromosomes have
been properly replicated and are not damaged
What is the M phase? - ANSWERS-Spindle checkpoint, make sure all
sister chromatids are going to separate right
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PAGE
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, BSC 101 FINAL EXAM LATEST
STUDY GUIDE (ILLINOIS
STATE UNIVERSITY)
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
When do cancerous tumors occur? - ANSWERS-Cancerous tumors
occur when rogue cells divide repeatedly and ignore normal regulation
of cycle (mass of cell is a tumor)
What is a benign tumor? - ANSWERS-It does not spread to other parts
of the body
What is a malignant tumor? - ANSWERS-It is a cancerous tumor that
can spread to other parts of the body since the cells grow out of control.
What are viruses? - ANSWERS-Viruses, unlike bacteria, are not
considered alive. Viruses CAN NOT be treated with antibiotics like
bacteria can. Viruses are cellular parasites
What is the innate immune system? - ANSWERS-Physical barriers that
prevent infection, like skin, hair mucus etc.
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