Question

Synthesis phase in the cell cycle is called so, because of the synthesis of more

• A. RNA
• B. RNA and proteins
• C. DNA
• D. glucose

Answer 1

The correct option is C

DNA

Cell cycle

A series of events that occurs in a cell at the time of its growth and division is called as cell cycle.

Phases of cell cycle:

The cell cycle consists of: Interphase, G1 phase, S phase and G2 phase.

S Phase:

1 S phase is also called as synthesis phase.

2 In this phase, a complete copy of DNA is synthesized in the nucleus of cell.

3 As DNA replication occurs in this phase, it is called as S phase.