Q24 / 180 · JIPMER 2017 · Botany

Post mitotic gap phase is characterised by all, except

  • A
    synthesis of RNA and nucleotides
  • B
    no change in DNA content
  • Correct answer
    C
    synthesis of histone proteins
  • D
    growth phase of the cell

Solution

Post mitotic gap phase is characterised by all except synthesis of histone proteins. Histone proteins are synthesised in S-phase. S-phase is called invisible phase of the cell cycle as replicated chromosomes are not visible at this stage.

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

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