The critical decision point at which a cell determines its fate at the end of the G₁ phase of the cell cycle is called A)The transition point. B)The resolution point. C)The commitment point. D)The restriction point. E)The contraction point.

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The critical decision point at which a cell determines whether to proceed through the cell cycle and divide or exit the cell cycle and enter a quiescent state (G0) is known as the restriction point or the point of commitment. This is a checkpoint in the cell cycle during the late G1 phase where the cell decides whether to continue the cycle or exit. Option A is similar but too vague, option B is incorrect, and option E is not a commonly used term in this context.

The Critical Decision Point at Which a Cell Determines Its