NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

CELL CYCLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which cell cycle checkpoint determines whether the DNA has been replicated correctly?
A
The G2 checkpoint
B
The G1checkpoint
C
The metaphase checkpoint during mitosis
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The G2 checkpoint ensures all of the chromosomes have been replicated and that the replicated DNA is not damaged before cell enters mitosis. The M checkpoint determines whether all the sister chromatids are correctly attached to the spindle microtubules before the cell enters the irreversible anaphase stage.

Detailed explanation-2: -G2 checkpoint – DNA quality control After the second growth phase, the cell checks that the DNA was completely and correctly replicated during the S phase. If it passes it enters the M phase, and if it fails it tries to correct the errors. If the cell is unable to repair the DNA, it undergoes apoptosis.

Detailed explanation-3: -The G2 checkpoint prevents cells from entering mitosis when DNA is damaged, providing an opportunity for repair and stopping the proliferation of damaged cells. Because the G2 checkpoint helps to maintain genomic stability, it is an important focus in understanding the molecular causes of cancer.

Detailed explanation-4: -The G2-phase checkpoint, also known as G2/M-phase checkpoint, has the function of preventing cells with damaged DNA, lasting from the G1 and S phases or generated in G2, from undergoing mitosis. The mechanisms acting during the G2-phase checkpoint converge on the inhibition of the mitotic complex CDK1-cyclin B.

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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