Botany-Cell Cycle Phases

NEET Botany Cell Cycle Phases MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11

Which of the following statements about the phases of the cell cycle is correct?

A

Interphase consists of G1, S, and G2 phases, during which the cell prepares for division.

B

Mitosis occurs only during the G0 phase of the cell cycle.

C

G2 phase is the period of DNA replication in the cell cycle.

D

Cells in the G1 phase are inactive and do not grow or carry out metabolism.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Interphase is indeed divided into G1, S, and G2 phases where the cell prepares for division, while mitosis occurs during the M phase. G2 is not for DNA replication; that occurs in the S phase, and cells in G1 are actively growing and metabolizing.

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