Why are regulatory checkpoints important in the cell cycle?
Answer & explanation
They can delay progression when conditions or genetic material are unsuitable.
Division requires coordinated replication and distribution of genetic material. Regulatory controls can prevent progression under unsuitable conditions. They reduce risks but are not a guarantee that errors never occur.
Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology E-Book (Guyton Physiology)
Chapter 3 · Genetic Control of Protein Synthesis, Cell Function, and Cell Reproduction
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