Question

At the G₂ checkpoint, cells assess newly created DNA for damage or mutation; if they identify the damage, cells die through
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to avoid causing cancer.

Answer 1

At the G₂ checkpoint, cells assess newly created DNA for damage or mutation; if they identify the damage, cells die through **apoptosis** to avoid causing cancer. Apoptosis is a programmed cell death mechanism that helps eliminate damaged or potentially cancerous cells.