Instructions

Complete the requirements below to fill in the Cell Cycle Diagram. Use your Cornell Notes in your Notebook and Ms.H's Notes presentation on Canvas for support.

Describe what is happening at each stage of Interphase (G1, S, & G2 Phases) in 2-3 sentences/ bullet points in your own words.
Describe what is happening at each stage of Cell Division (P, M, A, T, & cytokinesis) in 1 bullet point in your own words.
Describe what is happening at each of the 3 key Checkpoints in the cell cycle in 2-3 bullet points in your own words in the sections indicated in the diagram.

Answer the question "What happens during interphase?" on the inner circle of the diagram in your own words.
Answer all questions on the outside of the diagram in 2-3 sentences each in your own words. Write your answers for each question in the space indicated.

Color code your diagram to emphasize each separate step and to make the diagram and writing more organized and easy to read. Use at least 4(+) colors throughout your diagram.
Include a small "30-second-sketch" in each part of diagram to visually show what the cell looks like at each step.

Conclusion Question:

Write the following questions on the back of your diagram and answer in paragraph format (5+) sentences in your own words.

How does cancer relate to the cell cycle and checkpoints? Discuss specific examples and how cancer can occur.