Bypassing a checkpoint in the cell cycle may result in a cancer cell
A) dividing after mutations are fixed.
B) continuing to divide and replicate with faulty DNA.
C) condensing its chromosomes before mitosis.
D) aligning chromosomes on the equator of the cell during metaphase.
E) pulling chromosomes apart during anaphase.

Question

Bypassing a checkpoint in the cell cycle may result in a cancer cell
A) dividing after mutations are fixed.
B) continuing to divide and replicate with faulty DNA.
C) condensing its chromosomes before mitosis.
D) aligning chromosomes on the equator of the cell during metaphase.
E) pulling chromosomes apart during anaphase.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Checkpoints are normally responsible to prevent the formation of too many cells too quickly, which is what happens when the checkpoints fail and cancer begins.

Bypassing a Checkpoint in the Cell Cycle May Result in a Cancer