SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -reduction of cell size is the correct answer. Note: During interphase reduction of cell size does not occur instead the cell grows and DNA replicates in an orderly manner.

Detailed explanation-2: -Final answer: M-phase is not a part of interphase.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: B), replication of DNA does not occur in mitosis.

Detailed explanation-4: -During interphase, the cell grows and the nuclear DNA is duplicated. Interphase is followed by the mitotic phase. During the mitotic phase, the duplicated chromosomes are segregated and distributed into daughter nuclei. The cytoplasm is usually divided as well, resulting in two daughter cells.