Cell Cycle CHECKPOINTS ✔

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what are the checkpoints in the cell cycle?
* G1 checkpoint. at G1/S transition

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* G2 checkpoint, at G2/M transition

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* Spindle checkpoint, at metaphase to anaphase transition.
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G1 CHECKPOINT CHECKS FOR:
%%**Are we ready to divide?**%%

* **Size.**

Is the cell large enough to divide?

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* **Nutrients.**

Does the cell have enough energy/nutrients to divide?

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* **Molecular signals/Growth factors**

Is the cell receiving positive cues (such as growth factors) from neighbours?

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* **DNA Damage**

Is any of the DNA damaged?
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G2 CHECKPOINT CHECKS FOR:
%%**How’s our DNA?**%%

* **DNA integrity.**

Is any of the DNA damaged?

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* **DNA replication**

Was the DNA completely copied during S phase?
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M CHECKPOINT CHECKS FOR:
* **Spindle attachment:**

Did all our chromosomes align in the centre, ready to be pulled apart?