Think about the statemont "Cells use cyopiasm to control when a cell divides." is this statement true or false? Explain your answer. \( \qquad \) \( \qquad \) \( \qquad \) \( \qquad \) \( \qquad \) \( \qquad \) \( \qquad \) \( \qquad \) \( \qquad \) \( \qquad \) \( \qquad \) \( \qquad \) \( \qquad \) \( \qquad \) \( \qquad \) \( \qquad \) \( \qquad \)

The statement is false! Cells do not use “cyopiasm” (which seems like a misspelling of “cytoplasm”) to control when they divide. Instead, the cell cycle, which includes phases such as G1, S, G2, and M, is regulated by a complex interplay of signaling molecules, checkpoints, and proteins that manage the timing and conditions necessary for division. The cytoplasm, while essential for various cell functions, does not independently control cell division. To add some flair: Imagine a bustling city (the cell) where traffic lights (regulatory proteins) ensure that cars (organelles) only move at the right time to avoid chaos. It's not the streets (cytoplasm) themselves that determine when cars go, but rather the vigilant traffic control that keeps everything running smoothly!