Question

select the option that best matches the description below.
in which phase of the cell cycle does the cell grow and preform normal cellular functions.
g1 phase
s phase
g2 phase
m phase

Explanation:

• G1 phase: The cell grows in size and carries out normal cellular functions. It prepares for DNA synthesis.
• S phase: DNA replication occurs.
• G2 phase: The cell prepares for mitosis (cell division). It synthesizes proteins and organelles needed for division.
• M phase: Mitosis (nuclear division) and cytokinesis (cytoplasmic division) take place, resulting in two daughter cells.

Answer:

G1 phase