Question

Which phase comes in between the G${}_1$ and G${}_2$ phase of cell cycle?

• A. M phase
• B. G${}_0$ phase
• C. S phase
• D. Interphase

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

S phase

A typical cell cycle comprises of interphase and mitosis. Interphase comprises of G${}_1$ or first growth phase, Synthesis or S phase and second growth phase or G${}_2$ phase. G${}_1$ phase starts after cytokinesis, S phase starts after G${}_1$ phase and is followed by second growth phase or G${}_2$ phase.

So, the correct answer is option C.