NEET2023Botany-Cell Cycle

NEET 2023 Botany Phases of Cell Cycle Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: During G0 phase of cell cycle, the cell is metabolically inactive.

Statement II: The centrosome undergoes duplication during S phase of interphase.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

B

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

C

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

D

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

Correct Answer

Option Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Detailed Explanation

During the G0 phase, the cell is metabolically active but not dividing. The centrosome duplication occurs during the S phase of interphase, making Statement II correct.

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