Question

18-5 In which phase of the cell cycle do cells check to determine whether the DNA is fully and

correctly replicated?

Answer 1

Cells perform a check to ensure DNA has been correctly replicated during the DNA Synthesis Checkpoint in the synthesis phase (S) of the cell cycle.

Step-by-step explanation:

Cells check whether the DNA is fully and correctly replicated during the DNA Synthesis Checkpoint, which occurs in the synthesis phase (S) of the cell cycle. If the DNA has been replicated correctly, the cell is then permitted to continue on to mitosis (M).

It is critical for each daughter cell to receive an identical copy of the DNA when a cell divides, ensuring the cell can function properly. The replication of DNA is a vital process preceding mitosis or meiosis.