Cell Cycle And Cell Division Question 15

Question: In mitosis the duplication of chromosomes occurs during [MP PMT 1994; BHU 2002]

Options:

A) Early prophase

B) Late prophase

C) Interphase

D) Late telophase

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

In the S-phase (synthesis phase) of interphase DNA is replicated and then the DNA content of nucleus become doubled.

It is also known as duplication of chromosome.