NEET2026BiologyChapterActual
Given below are key events occurring during the cell cycle: A. Division of the cytoplasm B. DNA replication begins in the nucleus C. Separation of sister chromatids to opposite poles D. Cell is metabolically active and continuously grows but does not replicate its DNA E. Proteins are synthesised in preparation for mitosis while cell growth continues Choose the correct chronological sequence of these events from the o
Options
- AD-B-C-E-A
- BB-D-E-C-A
- CD-B-E-C-A
- DD-E-B-C-A
Correct answer
C. D-B-E-C-A
Step-by-step solution
The cell cycle consists of Interphase (G1, S, G2 phases) followed by the M phase (Karyokinesis and Cytokinesis). Event D corresponds to the G1 phase, where the cell is metabolically active and continuously grows but does not replicate its DNA. Event B corresponds to the S phase, where DNA replication begins in the nucleus. Event E corresponds to the G2 phase, where proteins are synthesised in preparation for mitosis while cell growth continues. Event C corresponds to Anaphase of the M phase (Karyokinesis), where se