Which is the most important role of the G2 checkpoint?

a. Determining whether conditions are favorable for cell division to proceed
b. Checking for damage to genomic DNA
c. Determining if all the sister chromatids are correctly attached to the spindle microtubules
d. Ensuring that all the chromosomes have been replicated and that replicated DNA is not damaged


d. Ensuring that all the chromosomes have been replicated and that replicated DNA is not damaged

The most important role of the G2 checkpoint is ensuring that all the chromosomes have been replicated and that replicated DNA is not damaged.

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