NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyCell Cycle and Cell DivisionPractice
Which of the following is correct about phases of the cell cycle?
Options
- AIn G 1 -phase, DNA content is double the amount of DNA present in the original cell.
- BDNA replication takes place in S-phase.
- CA short interphase is followed by a long mitotic phase.
- DG 2 -phase follows mitotic phase.
Correct answer
B. DNA replication takes place in S-phase.
Step-by-step solution
S Phase or Synthesis phase- It is synthetic phase. It occurs between G 1 phase and G 2 phase. Replication of DNA takes place during this S Phase and the DNA content doubles.