Question

The cell is in ______ after DNA replication and before cell division.

• A. M phase
• B. $G_1$ phase
• C. $G_2$ phase
• D. $G_0$ phase

Answer 1

The correct option is C $G_2$ phase

Interphase has a long duration and during this phase, the cell prepares to divide by undergoing cell growth and DNA replication. Interphase includes $G_1$ phase followed by S phase and $G_2$ phase .
During $G_1$ phase, cells are metabolically active and cellular contents are synthesized and, thus, there is overall cell growth. DNA replication occurs in the S phase. During DNA replication, DNA makes a copy of itself. During $G_2$ phase, proteins needed for cell division are synthesized. Interphase is followed by M phase, during which the cell undergoes division.
Hence, the cell is in $G_2$ phase after DNA replication and before cell division.