Question

during which phase of the cell cycle is cell growth most significant?
multiple choice
mitosis
s phase
g₁ phase
g₂ phase
g₀ phase

Explanation:

• Mitosis is the phase of cell division, not significant growth.
• S phase is for DNA synthesis.
• G₁ phase is the primary growth phase where the cell increases in size, makes proteins and organelles.
• G₂ phase is for preparation for mitosis, less growth than G₁.
• G₀ phase is a resting phase with no active growth in the cell cycle context here.

Answer:

G₁ phase