CELL DIVISION
CELL DIVISION AND CANCEROUS CELLS
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Question
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What is special about the G1 checkpoint compared to the others?
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It’s the only one where DNA gets checked.
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It’s the only checkpoint a cell could never pass.
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All cells report to this checkpoint
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -If the DNA damage is irreparable, cells may initiate senescence (growth arrest) or cell death. The G1/S checkpoint prevents cells from replicating damaged DNA, whereas the G2/M checkpoint prevents cells from dividing with damaged DNA [18].
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