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T cells require signaling through the T cell receptor (TCR) upon recognition of a specific antigen presented by antigen-presenting cells, as well as co-stimulatory signals from molecules like CD28 on the T cell and CD80/86 on the antigen-presenting cell. These signals are necessary for T cell activation and proliferation.
Factors that determine whether a cell will divide include signals from the cell's environment, internal genetic and epigenetic factors, availability of nutrients and energy, and the cell's own regulatory mechanisms such as checkpoints that monitor DNA integrity and cell size. If the conditions are favorable and the cell receives appropriate signals, it will enter the cell cycle and divide.
Yes, mitosis requires DNA replication in order to successfully divide a cell. During the S phase of the cell cycle, DNA is replicated so that each daughter cell receives a complete set of genetic information. This ensures that the new cells are genetically identical to the parent cell.
A cell typically takes about 24 hours to divide, but this can vary depending on factors such as the type of cell, its size, and the presence of any external signals or conditions that may affect the cell cycle.
Cell division is primarily regulated by internal signals, such as the cell cycle checkpoints that monitor cell progression, as well as external signals from the body's environment that influence cell growth and division. Key factors that determine whether a cell will divide include the presence of growth factors, DNA damage, and proper alignment of cellular structures. Ultimately, a balance between promoting factors like growth signals and inhibitory factors like DNA damage checkpoints governs cell division.
Factors such as hormonal signals, growth factors, or DNA damage can trigger a cell to divide faster than normal. Abnormal cell growth or mutations can also lead to uncontrolled cell division, as seen in cancer cells.