PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

CELL DAMAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
During S phase a cell ____
A
Grows in size
B
Prepares for DNA replication
C
Replicates its DNA
D
Prepares for cell division
E
Divides in two
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -During S phase, replication increases the DNA content of the cell from 2n to 4n, so cells in S have DNA contents ranging from 2n to 4n. DNA content then remains at 4n for cells in G2 and M, decreasing to 2n after cytokinesis.

Detailed explanation-2: -The most important event occurring in S phase is the replication of DNA. The aim of this process is to produce double the amount of DNA, providing the basis for the chromosome sets of the daughter cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -In S phase, the cell synthesizes a complete copy of the DNA in its nucleus. It also duplicates a microtubule-organizing structure called the centrosome. The centrosomes help separate DNA during M phase.

Detailed explanation-4: -S phase (Synthesis Phase) is the phase of the cell cycle in which DNA is replicated, occurring between G1 phase and G2 phase. Since accurate duplication of the genome is critical to successful cell division, the processes that occur during S-phase are tightly regulated and widely conserved.

Detailed explanation-5: -Initiation and completion of DNA replication defines the beginning and ending of S phase of the cell cycle. Successful progression through S phase requires that replication be properly regulated and monitored to ensure that the entire genome is duplicated exactly once, without errors, in a timely fashion.

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