In Mitosis, Three Major Check Points Are Built into the Cell

question 41

Essay

In mitosis, three major check points are built into the cell cycle. These checkpoints make sure that certain criteria are met before proceeding to the next step. Explain the major responsibilities of the checkpoints between the following steps: between G₁ to S, between G₂ to mitosis, and between metaphase to anaphase.

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Definitions:

Escalating Commitments

The phenomenon where individuals or organizations continue to invest time, money, or resources into a failing course of action due to the amount already invested.

Setting Limits

Establishing and enforcing rules or boundaries that govern acceptable behavior and actions.

Involvement

The degree of interest and personal relevance a person finds in a particular situation or activity.

Availability Heuristic

A mental shortcut that relies on immediate examples that come to mind when evaluating a specific topic, concept, method or decision.