AP BIOLOGY

CELL DIVISION

THE CELL CYCLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT a correct statement about the events of the cell cycle?
A
interphase is usually the longest phase
B
DNA replicates during the S phase
C
cell division ends with cytokinesis
D
most of the cell growth occurs during the G2 phase
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -DNA replication does not occur during the G2 phase of interphase.

Detailed explanation-2: -G2 phase (Gap 2)-The Cell “double checks” the duplicated chromosomes for error, making any needed repair.

Detailed explanation-3: -So, the correct option is ‘All events are under genetic control’.

Detailed explanation-4: -So, the correct statement is ‘G2 phase is pre-mitotic phase characterised by the formation of new proteins.

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