SAT Subject Test in Biology › Cell Cycle
With regards to mitosis, which checkpoint is considered the most important?
G1
G2
S
M
G0
During the eukaryotic cell cycle, what is the function of the G2 checkpoint?
Prevents cells from undergoing mitosis until all chromosomes have completely replicated and any DNA damage has been repaired.
Prevents sister chromatids from separating before each chromatid is secured to a spindle microtubule.
Initiates the cell division process if conditions are favorable.
Ensures that each daughter cell has received the correct number of chromatids after cell division.
Ensures that the cell has matured to a sufficient state before beginning synthesis.
Which three phases are included in Interphase?
G1, S, and G2
G0, S, and G1
M, S, and G
M, G0, S
G0, G1, and G2