why is it better to force a cell to commit apoptosis then to let it pass the G2 checkpoint with unrepaired base substitutions
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Allowing a cell with unrepaired base substitutions to pass the G2 checkpoint can lead to the proliferation of mutations in the cell's DNA, which can potentially result in the development of cancer or other diseases. Show more…
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