Question

cancer occurs when the checkpoints fail and mutations to cell dna is not detected. some mutations cause the cell to skip the g₀ phase, resting phase and start the cell cycle again. hpv is known to cause these types of mutations. out of control cell division is the nature of cancer. what do you think happens when the cell does detect a problem with the dna at any of the checkpoints?

Explanation:

When a cell detects a problem with DNA at a checkpoint, it usually halts the cell - cycle to allow for DNA repair. If the damage is too severe to be repaired, the cell may undergo apoptosis (programmed cell - death) to prevent the propagation of damaged genetic material.

Answer:

The cell cycle halts for DNA repair or the cell may undergo apoptosis if the damage is irreparable.