Human Biology, 14 Edition

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Chapter 19 - Section 19.2 - The Cell Cycle - Check Your Progress - Page 415: 3

Answer

Checkpoints prevent the cell from dividing without receiving the proper signals and, in doing so, ultimately prevent the DNA from becoming damaged and/or prevent damaged DNA from moving further through the cycle.

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Checkpoints prevent the cell from dividing without receiving the proper signals and, in doing so, ultimately prevent the DNA from becoming damaged and/or prevent damaged DNA from moving further through the cycle.
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