What Might Be the Result of a Mutation in One

question 117

Multiple Choice

What might be the result of a mutation in one of the proteins responsible for the G₁ checkpoint?

• A) The cell would continue to S phase without signals to divide being present.
• B) The cell would divide uncontrollably.
• C) The cell would move through the cell cycle more rapidly than normal.
• D) Nothing;one of the other checkpoints would make up for its absence.
• E) All of the above.

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