Question

part 4: challenge question (prediction practice)
what would happen if a cell skipped the s - phase and went straight into the m - phase?
write 2 - 3 sentences using your knowledge of the cell cycle to explain your answer.

Explanation:

The S - phase is for DNA replication. Skipping it means no DNA duplication, leading to improper chromosome distribution in mitosis.

Answer:

If a cell skipped the S - phase and went straight into the M - phase, it would enter mitosis without replicating its DNA. As a result, the daughter cells would receive an incomplete set of chromosomes and likely not be viable or would have severe genetic abnormalities.