NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyCell Cycle and Cell DivisionPractice
In a eukaryotic cell, during which phase of the cell cycle does the synthesis of histone proteins occur?
Options
- AG 2 stage of prophase
- BS phase
- CThe entire prophase
- DTelophase
Correct answer
B. S phase
Step-by-step solution
During S phase or synthetic phase, the replication of DNA takes place. DNA combines with histone proteins to form chromosome during cell division thus the synthesis of histone proteins also occurs during s phase of the cell cycle.