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exam lesson name: the cell and its processes
exam number: 700942rr
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1. whats evaluated at the g2 checkpoint in mitosis and meiosis?

○ a. that the cell is large enough to support division
○ b. that there are nutrients available for cell growth
○ c. that growth hormones are aligned and ready to be deployed to the new cells
○ d. that none of the dna is damaged in the cell

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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Cell size for division is checked at the G1 checkpoint, not G2. Eliminate A.
• Option B: Nutrient availability for growth is also a G1 - related check. Eliminate B.
• Option C: There's no concept of growth hormones being "aligned" for deployment at the G2 checkpoint. Eliminate C.
• Option D: The G2 checkpoint's main role is to check for DNA damage (and also if DNA replication is complete) before the cell enters mitosis/meiosis. This matches the function of the G2 checkpoint.

Answer:

D. That none of the DNA is damaged in the cell