Chapter 21, Problem 6P

Summary Introduction

To examine: Whether the statement “The cell cycle is the ticking clock that sets the tempo of developmental processes, with maturational changes in gene expression being dependent on cell-cycle progression” is true or false.

Concept introduction: Cell cycle is the alternate growth and division phase of cells. Cell cycle is crucial process during development. Cells proliferate quickly and within a short span of time during initial stages of development.