MCQ
S phase or synthesis phase marks the period during which-
  • A
    DNA synthesis takes place
  • B
    Cell is metabolically active
  • C
    There is no increase in the chromosome number
  • More than one option is correct

Answer

Correct option: D.
More than one option is correct
(D)
In eukaryotes, S or Synthesis phase marks the period during which DNA synthesis or replication takes place. During this phase the amount of DNA per cell doubles.

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