Cell division (checkpoints and phases) Flashcards
IA2 exams
1
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G2
A
G2
Cell growth in preparation for mitosis.
Checkpoint:
Checks DNA
1
Q
G1
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G1
Normal cell growth and function.
Checkpoint: The G1 checkpoint checks the environmental conditions and the DNA integrity.
2
Q
S
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S
DNA is unwound and replicated in preparation for cell division.
S phase checkpoint:
-DNA integrity
-DNA replication
3
Q
M
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The cell divides its DNA and cytoplasm to produce two new, identical daughter cells