Question

When mutated cells ignore checkpoints, they reproduce uncontrollably, forming tumors. During which stage of the cell cycle does the cell divide into two cells?
Responses

G1
G1 - no response given

G2
G2 - no response given

M
M - not selected, this is the correct answer

S

Answer 1

The cell divides into two cells during the M phase of the cell cycle. The M phase, or mitotic phase, includes mitosis (the process of nuclear division) and cytokinesis (the process of cytoplasmic division). So, your choice of "M" as the correct answer is indeed accurate.