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Question
Below is an image of the cell cycle with checkpoints marked.

What is the main purpose of these checkpoints?
Responses
A To ensure that all cells are spending the correct amount of time in each phaseTo ensure that all cells are spending the correct amount of time in each phase
B To prevent damaged cells from synthesizing DNA and dividing with errorsTo prevent damaged cells from synthesizing DNA and dividing with errors
C To expedite the phases in the cell cycleTo expedite the phases in the cell cycle
D To destroy all cells that are damaged or have DNA errors

B To prevent damaged cells from synthesizing DNA and dividing with errors