Which checkpoint ensures that DNA replication is complete and undamaged before mitosis begins?
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Correct answer: G2 checkpoint
The G2 checkpoint verifies that DNA replication has been completed successfully and checks for DNA damage. Only cells that pass this checkpoint proceed to mitosis.
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