DNA polymerase in most active in which phase of the cell cycle?

G_{2}

phase

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G_{1}

phase

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S phase

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M phase

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Solution

The correct option is A S phase
C. S phase
EXPLANATION: DNA polymerase is most active in S phase. The most important event occurring in S phase is the replication of DNA and DNA polymerase is responsible for DNA replication. Thus its activity is maximum during S phase.

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