Cell Cycle And Cell Division Question 5

Question: Among eukaryotes, replication of DNA takes place in -

(1) M phase

(3) G₁ phase

(2) S phase

(4) G2 phase

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Answer: (2) S phase

Explaination-

  • S phase- replication of DNA takes place

  • M phase- divided into mitosis and meiosis. In mitosis, main divisions are prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase.

  • G₁ phase- prepratory phase

  • G2 phase- prepratory phase