Radiation-induced cell death in carcinomas typically occurs immediately after attempting to traverse which phase of the cell cycle?
A)G0
B)G1
C)G2
D)M

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Radiation-induced cell death in carcinomas typically occurs immediately after cells attempt to traverse the M phase (mitosis) of the cell cycle. This is because DNA damage caused by radiation is most lethal when cells attempt to divide, making the M phase a critical point where such damage leads to cell death.

Radiation-Induced Cell Death in Carcinomas Typically Occurs Immediately After Attempting