Question

Given below is a schematic break-up of the
phases/stages of cell cycle.


Which one of the following is the correct indication of the stage/phase in the cell cycle?

• A. A – Cytokinesis
• B. B – Metaphase
• C. C – Karyokinesis
• D. D – Synthetic phase

Answer 1

The correct option is D D – Synthetic phase

The cell cycle is the cell growth and division of cell into daughter cells through a series of events. In the cell cycle, there are two phases - interphase and M (mitosis) phase.

Interphase is further composed of gap phase I, synthetic phase (shown by D) and gap phase II.

Mitosis phase is divided into karyokinesis (shown by A) and cytokinesis (shown by C).

Karyokinesis is further divided into - prophase, metaphase, anaphase (shown by B) and telophase.