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The cell cycle in eukaryotic cells is a complex process involving growth, division, and DNA replication. The S phase is crucial for DNA synthesis, regulated by checkpoints and proteins like cyclins and Cdks. Strategies to prevent DNA re-replication include the degradation of pre-replication complex components and the action of geminin. Replication foci organize replication sites, while prokaryotic replication, such as in 'E. coli', differs markedly, accommodating rapid growth.
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The cell cycle in eukaryotic cells consists of several phases, including the S phase for DNA replication
G1/S Checkpoint
The G1/S checkpoint ensures that a cell is ready for DNA replication and prevents re-replication
Prevention of DNA Re-replication
Eukaryotic cells have multiple mechanisms, such as S-Cdks and geminin, to prevent DNA from being replicated more than once per cycle
Eukaryotic cells organize their replication sites into replication foci to ensure coordinated and efficient DNA replication
DNA replication in eukaryotic cells is a highly coordinated process that takes place in the nucleus and is regulated by proteins and checkpoints
Geminin is an essential inhibitor of DNA re-replication in eukaryotic cells by binding to Cdt1 and preventing its interaction with the origin recognition complex
Eukaryotic cells organize their replication sites into replication foci to ensure efficient and accurate DNA replication
Prokaryotic organisms, such as bacteria, have a different process of DNA replication compared to eukaryotic cells, lacking a defined cell cycle and continuously replicating their DNA
Bacterial DNA replication is regulated by factors such as DNA methylation, ATP to ADP ratio, and the initiator protein DnaA
Bacteria can initiate new rounds of DNA replication before the previous ones are completed, resulting in overlapping replication cycles to accommodate fast growth rates
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In eukaryotic cells, the ______ is a complex sequence involving growth and division.
cell cycle
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The ______, also known as the synthesis phase, is when eukaryotic cells replicate DNA.
S phase
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The purpose of the cell cycle's regulatory mechanisms is to maintain ______ and prevent errors.
genomic stability
