Checkpoints in the cell cycle serve to stop the cycle when errors are detected, ensuring that cells do not proceed to the next phase until any issues such as DNA damage or incomplete replication are resolved.
Summarize the function of checkpoints in the cell cycle.(1 point)
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Checkpoints stop the cell cycle when errors are detected.
Checkpoints stop the cell cycle when errors are detected.
Checkpoints prepare the cells for organelle replication.
Checkpoints prepare the cells for organelle replication.
Checkpoints ready the cells for genetic material replication.
Checkpoints ready the cells for genetic material replication.
Checkpoints allow complete cells to bypass stages of the cycle.
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