NEET2023Zoology-Cell Cycle
NEET 2023 Zoology 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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