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What is one of the factors a cell assesses at the G1 checkpoint before deciding to divide?
What is one of the factors a cell assesses at the G1 checkpoint before deciding to divide?
What happens to a cell that does not receive the necessary cues at the G1 checkpoint?
What happens to a cell that does not receive the necessary cues at the G1 checkpoint?
Which of the following statements about the G0 phase is true?
Which of the following statements about the G0 phase is true?
Which factor is NOT assessed by a cell at the G1 checkpoint?
Which factor is NOT assessed by a cell at the G1 checkpoint?
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Why is the G1 checkpoint critical for cellular division?
Why is the G1 checkpoint critical for cellular division?
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Study Notes
G1 Checkpoint
- Cell checks internal and external factors before division.
- Size: Cell must be large enough to divide.
- Nutrients: Cell needs sufficient energy and nutrients.
- Molecular signals: Positive cues (growth factors) are assessed.
- DNA integrity: Cell checks for DNA damage.
G0 Phase
- If conditions aren't met at G1, the cell exits the cell cycle.
- Cell enters a resting state called G0.
- Some cells permanently stay in G0.
- Other cells can re-enter the cell cycle if conditions improve.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the G1 checkpoint and G0 phase of the cell cycle. Learn about the requirements for cell division, including size, nutrients, molecular signals, and DNA integrity. Explore what happens when conditions aren't met and how cells can enter a resting state.
