Biology
- Cell cycle checkpoint, control mechanisms in eukaryotic cell division
- Postreplication checkpoint, prevents cell cycle progression until postreplication repair
- Spindle checkpoint, prevents anaphase onset until all chromosomes are properly attached to the spindle
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