AP BIOLOGY

CELL DIVISION

THE CELL CYCLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The “G” in G1 stands for ____
A
great
B
growth
C
gap
D
germ
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -G1 (G stands for Gap) phase is the intermediate of interphase between the end of cell division and the beginning of DNA replication in the S phase . It comprises of the cell making a variety of proteins requires for DNA replication.

Detailed explanation-2: -G1 phase. Interphase begins with G1 (G stands for gap) phase. During this phase, the cell makes a variety of proteins that are needed for DNA replication. S phase. During S phase, which follows G1 phase, all of the chromosomes are replicated.

Detailed explanation-3: -The G1 stage stands for “GAP 1". The S stage stands for “Synthesis". This is the stage when DNA replication occurs. The G2 stage stands for “GAP 2".

Detailed explanation-4: -Although it would make sense for the G in G1 to stand for growth, it actually stands for gap. At the end of G1, the cell stops at a checkpoint. This checkpoint ensures that the cell has produced all of the necessary proteins, the cell is big enough, and the DNA is intact.

Detailed explanation-5: -The interphase is divided into three phases:-G1 phase (Gap 1) – G1 phase is the phase of the cell between mitosis and initiation of replication of the genetic material of the cell. During this phase, the cell is metabolically active and continues to grow without replicating its DNA.

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