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

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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:

Food Sensitivities

Adverse reactions to certain foods that are not caused by the immune system's response, unlike food allergies.

Digestive Process

The complex sequence of actions by which food is broken down in the body through mechanical and chemical means, to be absorbed as nutrients.

Diagnostic Testing

Medical tests and procedures used to determine the cause of an illness or disorder.

Mobility

The ability to move freely and easily, crucial for performing activities of daily living and enhancing quality of life.