What is the M checkpoint in the cell cycle?
Bio Unit 3- Cell Cycle and Cell Division

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The M checkpoint ensures that chromosomes are lined up correctly along the metaphase plate and that they will be divided properly during anaphase.
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What attaches spindle fibers to chromatids?
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Centromeres attach spindle fibers to chromatids.
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What occurs during the G1 phase of the cell cycle?
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During the G1 phase, the cell grows to full size and performs its normal functions.
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What is the leading strand in DNA replication?
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The leading strand is the DNA strand that is synthesized continuously in the 5' to 3' direction as the DNA unwinds.
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What form is DNA in during cell division?
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During cell division, DNA is in the form of chromosomes.
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What is the role of polymerase in DNA replication?
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Polymerase builds the DNA strand by adding nucleotides to the growing chain.
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What happens during the S phase of the cell cycle?
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During the S phase, DNA is replicated, resulting in two sister chromatids for each chromosome.
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