Observe the graph below and complete the sentence.
In the graph above, Stage 2 represents while Stage 4 represents .
Each step of the cell cycle is essential (needed). During interphase chromosomes are duplicated.
During which step of interphase do chromosomes duplicate AND why does the cell need the two sets of DNA?
Sentence Stem: Chromosomes duplicate during _______ of interphase. The cell needs two sets of DNA because ______________________________.
Observe the graph below and complete the sentence.
In the graph above, Stage 2 represents while Stage 4 represents .
The cell cycle is a process that produces healthy identical daughter cells. An error in DNA replication can cause mutations which lead to unhealthy daughter cells, tumors, and cancer.
An error during which step of the cell cycle would cause the daughter cells to be unhealthy?
The p53 gene in mammalian cells is known to stop the cell cycle in response to damaged DNA. If this gene is damaged without repair, which of the following is most likely to occur?