AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

CELL COMMUNICATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
During which checkpoint does the cell check its surroundings to determine if the cell is healthy enough to move to the next phase?
A
G2 Checkpoint
B
Metaphase Checkpoint
C
Cytokinesis Checkpoint
D
G1 Checkpoint
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -If cells don’t pass the G1 checkpoint, they may “loop out” of the cell cycle and into a resting state called G0, from which they may subsequently re-enter G1 under the appropriate conditions. At the G1 checkpoint, cells decide whether or not to proceed with division based on factors such as: Cell size.

Detailed explanation-2: -The G1 checkpoint determines whether all conditions are favorable for cell division to proceed. The G1 checkpoint, also called the restriction point (in yeast), is a point at which the cell irreversibly commits to the cell division process.

Detailed explanation-3: -1: Internal Checkpoints During the Cell Cycle: The cell cycle is controlled at three checkpoints. The integrity of the DNA is assessed at the G1 checkpoint. Proper chromosome duplication is assessed at the G2 checkpoint. Attachment of each kinetochore to a spindle fiber is assessed at the M checkpoint.

Detailed explanation-4: -The checkpoint is to ensure the cell has grown enough and has enough resources to begin DNA replication. The next checkpoint is the G2 checkpoint, where the cell checks and makes sure the DNA replicated correctly before beginning mitosis.

Detailed explanation-5: -The primary G1/S cell cycle checkpoint controls the commitment of eukaryotic cells to transition through the G1 phase to enter into the DNA synthesis S phase.

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