Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition

Published by Garland Science
ISBN 10: 0815344546
ISBN 13: 978-0-81534-454-4

Chapter 18 - The Cell-Division Cycle - Questions - Page 616: Question 18-4

Answer

In the event that DNA is replicated without being repaired, mutations and cancerous cells can form.

Work Step by Step

p53 is a protein produced in the body that can induce apoptosis, or the death of cells arrested in G0. In the event that p53 is not present, the cells with damaged DNA can continue from G1 to the S phase, allowing for replication of the damaged chromosomes.
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