The Cell Cycle

Problem : What class of molecules are responsible for regulating the cell cycle?

Problem : What are the two classes of regulatory proteins discussed in this section?

Problem : Why do cyclins have their name?

Problem : Fill in the blanks: _________ binds to cyclin-dependent protein kinases (Cdks) to activate them. Once activated, Cdks signal progression through the cell cycle through _________, a process in which phosphate groups are added to other molecules.

Problem : What is the name of the complex formed when mitotic cyclins bind to Cdks and what is the role of this complex?