A Mutation Results in a Cell That No Longer Produces

question 44

Multiple Choice

A mutation results in a cell that no longer produces a normal protein kinase for the M phase checkpoint. Which of the following would likely be the immediate result of this mutation?

• A) The cell would prematurely enter anaphase.
• B) The cell would never leave metaphase.
• C) The cell would never enter metaphase.
• D) The cell would never enter prophase.
• E) The cell would undergo normal mitosis, but fail to enter the next G₁ phase.

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