Cell Cycle Checkpoints Writing Prompt

Cell Cycle Regulation and Checkpoints

By David Fink

​Use the link provided on Google Classroom to access the simulation. Perform the simulation, making sure to complete ALL parts. You may want to do the simulation more than once. Take notes as you do so. The following model of the cell cycle may be useful as a reference.

​In the space provided, summarize the simulation and what it taught you. Organize your thoughts and use complete sentences. Make sure the following information is included in your summary.

• At what points during the cell cycle do checkpoints occur?

• What does each checkpoint look for?

• What happens if a checkpoint fails?

• What substances are responsible for carrying out these checkpoints?

Write a draft using Google Docs and then copy and paste to the input space below.

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In the space provided, summarize the simulation and what it taught you. Organize your thoughts and use complete sentences. Make sure the following information is included in your summary.

At what points during the cell cycle do checkpoints occur?

What does each checkpoint look for?

What happens if a checkpoint fails?

What substances are responsible for carrying out these checkpoints?

Write a draft using Google Docs and then copy and paste in the input space below.