2.3/2.4- Why does cell division need to be controlled?

Question 1

G1 checkpoint

Answer 1

checks cell size, nutrient availability, and assesses DNA for damage

Question 2

G2 checkpoint

Answer 2

determines whether DNA was copied correctly and checks cell size

Question 3

M checkpoint

Answer 3

occurs just prior to anaphase and assess the attachment of the spindle fibres to the kinetochores

Question 4

Apoptosis

Answer 4

programmed and orderly cell death that occurs as a normal part of growth and development