MGD Week 1: Give out the purpose of checkpoint 1 and 2 in the cell cycle

Also, indicate where they are in the cell cycle

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Give out the purpose of checkpoint 1 and 2 in the cell cycle

Also, indicate where they are in the cell cycle

B. Lee · Accepted Answer

Checkpoint 1 
- in between G1 and S 
   - checking process before entering S phase
   - signifies cells to enter S phase 
Checkpoint 2 
- in between G2 and mitosis 
   - waits for signal to enter mitosis 
   - Checks if everything has been replicated, and if DNA and chromosomes are fully intact

MGD Week 1

Give out the purpose of checkpoint 1 and 2 in the cell cycle Also, indicate where they are in the cell cycle

Checkpoint 1 - in between G1 and S - checking process before entering S phase - signifies cells to enter S phase Checkpoint 2 - in between G2 and mitosis - waits for signal to enter mitosis - Checks if everything has been replicated, and if DNA and chromosomes are fully intact

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