Question

which of the following correctly matches a phase of the cell cycle with its description? all of the listed responses are correctly matched. g₂: cell division g₁: follows cell division s: immediately precedes cell division m: duplication of dna

Explanation:

• G₂: In the cell cycle, G₂ is a stage of growth and preparation, not cell division. Cell division occurs in the M phase.
• G₁: G₁ follows cell division. After a cell divides, it enters the G₁ phase where it grows, synthesizes proteins, and checks its environment before potentially entering the S phase.
• S: The S phase is for DNA synthesis (duplication), not immediately preceding cell division. The G₂ phase comes after the S phase and before cell division (M phase).
• M: The M phase is for cell division (mitosis or meiosis), not DNA duplication. DNA duplication occurs in the S phase.

Answer:

G₁: follows cell division