Suppose a cell's nutrient supply is too low. Which cell cycle checkpoint is the cell most likely unable to pass?Responsesthe G1 checkpointthe G 1 checkpointthe G2 checkpointthe G 2 checkpointthe M checkpointthe M checkpointNone; the cell should be able to pass all of these checkpoints.
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Suppose a cell's nutrient supply is too low. Which cell cycle checkpoint is the cell most likely unable to pass?Responsesthe G1 checkpointthe G 1 checkpointthe G2 checkpointthe G 2 checkpointthe M checkpointthe M checkpointNone; the cell should be able to pass all of these checkpoints.
Solution
The cell is most likely unable to pass the G1 checkpoint. This checkpoint ensures that the cell has enough nutrients, and is large enough, to successfully complete the cell cycle. If the nutrient supply is too low, the cell will not be able to pass this checkpoint and will enter a resting state until conditions improve.
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