The phase of the cell cycle in which DNA synthesis takes place is _______

G_{1}

phase

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S phase

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G_{2}

phase

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G_{0}

phase

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Solution

The correct option is A S phase
There are 4 phases of the cell cycle, namely G $_{1}$ phase, S phase, G $_{2}$ phase and M phase. During G $_{1}$ phase or gap 1 phase, the cell increases in size. Also, various proteins are synthesized in this phase. During S phase or synthesis phase, the DNA replication takes place. During G $_{2}$ phase, cell continues to grow until it enters the M phase or mitosis phase. Cell division takes place in M phase.
Thus, the correct answer is 'S phase.'

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