In the event of DNA damage during mitosis, p53 is phosphorylated and prevents mitosis from continuing until the damage is corrected. If the damage cannot be corrected, what happens?

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If the damage cannot be corrected by p53, the cell undergoes apoptosis, which is programmed cell death to prevent the replication of damaged DNA. This prevents the propagation of mutated cells and helps maintain the integrity of the organism.

In the Event of DNA Damage During Mitosis, P53 Is