During which stage of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
Question and options
During which stage of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
- M-phase
- G-phase
- G1-phase
- S-phase
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - S-phase
DNA replication takes place in the S (synthesis) phase of interphase. The G1 phase comes before it and prepares the cell for replication, while the M phase is mitosis, when the already duplicated chromosomes separate.
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