Cell Cycle and Cell Division Question 11

11. In the somatic cell cycle

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(a) In G1 phase DNA content is double the amount of DNA present in the original cell

(b) DNA replication takes place in S-phase

(c) a short interphase is followed by a long mitotic phase

(d) G2 phase follows mitotic phase

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Answer : b

Hints & Solutions

(b) DNA replication is restricted to S phase of interphase. G2 phase is followed by the mitotic phase which is shorter than the interphase. In G2 phase, DNA content is double than the amount present in the original cell.



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