For Each of the Following Sentences, Fill in the Blanks

question 11

Essay

For each of the following sentences, fill in the blanks with the best word or phrase selected from the list below.Not all words or phrases will be used; each word or phrase should be used only once.
$\begin{array}{lll}\mathrm{APC} & \mathrm{G}_{2} \text { phase } & \text { metaphase } \\\text { Cdks } & \text { interphase } & \text { microtubules } \\\text { condensation } & \text { intraphase } & \text { mitosis } \\\text { cytokinesis } & \text { kinesins } & \text { myosins } \\\text { meiosis } & \mathrm{M} \text { phase } & \mathrm{S} \text { phase } \\\mathrm{G}_{1} \text { phase } & \mathrm{M}-\mathrm{Cdk} & \mathrm{S}-\mathrm{Cdk} \\\mathrm{G}_{1}-\mathrm{Cdk} & &\end{array}$

The cell cycle consists of an alternation between __________, which appears as a period of dramatic activity under the microscope, and a preparative period called __________, which consists of three phases called __________, __________, and __________.During M phase, the nucleus divides in a process called __________, and the cytoplasm splits in two in a process called __________.The cell-cycle control system relies an increase in the activity of __________ to trigger DNA replication.Inactivation of __________ is required to exit from M phase after chromosome segregation.

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Definitions:

Methylation

Methylation is the process by which methyl groups are added to certain nucleotides. Methylation is associated with altered gene expression, thereby reducing or eliminating the production of proteins or RNA molecules.

Gene Expression

The process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product, often a protein.

Methane Groups

Collections of organisms, typically microbes, involved in the production or consumption of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

Male Pipefishes

Marine fish species in which males are responsible for pregnancy and birth, showcasing a unique reversal of traditional reproductive roles.