During cell growth, DNA synthesis takes place on
- S-phase
- G1-phase
- G2-phase
- M phase
Answer
(1) S-phase
Solution
As per NCERT, S or synthesis phase marks the period during which DNA synthesis or replication takes place; the amount of DNA per cell doubles (2C → 4C).
∵ G1 and G2 are growth (gap) phases and M phase is the phase of division,
∴ DNA synthesis takes place in S-phase.
Answer: (1)