NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyCell Cycle and Cell DivisionPractice
Which of the following checkpoint is predominantly activated when the DNA has started forming replication fork?
Options
- AG 1 / S
- BG 2 / M
- CM
- DBoth G 2 / M and M
Correct answer
A. G 1 / S
Step-by-step solution
There are three known checkpoints: the G 1 checkpoint, also known as the restriction or start checkpoint or major checkpoint; the G 2 /M checkpoint; and the metaphase checkpoint, also known as the spindle checkpoint. The primary G 1 /S cell cycle checkpoint controls the commitment of eukaryotic cells to transition through the G 1 phase to enter into the DNA synthesis in S phase