AP®︎ Biology: Topic 4.6 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 4.6 of AP Biology – Regulation of Cell Cycle.
Questions List
Topic 4.6
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: IST-1.B
What is the main purpose of the cell cycle?
What You’re Being Tested On:
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Topic 4.6: Regulation of Cell Cycle
Learning Objective: 4.6.A
Describe the role of checkpoints in regulating the cell cycle.
Essential Knowledge: 4.6.A.1
A number of internal controls or checkpoints regulate progression through the cell cycle.
Essential Knowledge: 4.6.A.2
Interactions between cyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases control the cell cycle. Exclusion: Knowledge of specific cyclin-CdK pairs or growth factors is beyond the scope of the AP Exam.
Learning Objective: 4.6.B
Describe the effects of disruptions to the cell cycle on the cell or organism.
Essential Knowledge: 4.6.B.1
Disruptions to the cell cycle may result in cancer or apoptosis (programmed cell death).
