Q16 / 180 · NEET 2016 (Phase 2) · Botany

During cell growth, DNA synthesis takes place in

  • Correct answer
    A
    S phase
  • B
    G1 phase
  • C
    G2 phase
  • D
    M phase

Solution

DNA replication occurs in the S phase of the cell cycle. S phase, or synthesis, is the phase of the cell cycle when DNA packaged into chromosomes is replicated. The amount of nucleic acid, i.e., DNA doubles but the number of chromosomes remains the same.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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