Which among the following is true regarding the replication of DNA?

Happens during mitotic stage

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Happens in the daughter cells

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Happens before the mitotic division

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Happens after karyokinesis

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Solution

The correct option is C
Happens before the mitotic division

The S phase or the DNA synthesis phase of a cell cycle occurs during interphase, before mitosis or meiosis, and is responsible for the synthesis or replication of DNA. In this way, the genetic material of a cell is doubled before it enters mitosis or meiosis, allowing there to be enough DNA to be split into daughter cells.

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