Cell Cycle And Cell Division Question 42
Question: In the somatic cell cycle [CBSE PMT 2004]
Options:
A) A short interphase is followed by a long mitotic phase
B) $ G_2 $ phase follows mitotic phase
C) In $ G_1 $ phase DNA content is double the amount of DNA present in the original cell
D) DNA replication takes place in S-phase
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
In the somatic cell cycle S-phase is a stage of replication of each chromosome by synthesis of a new DNA molecule on the template of existing DNA.