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During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication begin in the nucleus?
During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication begin in the nucleus?
- Mitosis phase (M phase)
- Gap1 (G1)
- Synthesis phase (S phase) (correct)
- Gap2 (G2)
Which phase is marked by the initiation of condensation of chromosomal material?
Which phase is marked by the initiation of condensation of chromosomal material?
- Gap1 (G1)
- Gap2 (G2)
- Synthesis phase (S phase)
- Prophase (correct)
What percentage of the cell cycle duration does interphase typically occupy?
What percentage of the cell cycle duration does interphase typically occupy?
- Around 50%
- Around 70%
- Less than 50%
- More than 95% (correct)
Which phase involves the duplication of centrioles in the cytoplasm?
Which phase involves the duplication of centrioles in the cytoplasm?
At which phase of the cell cycle do cells increase in size but do not replicate their DNA?
At which phase of the cell cycle do cells increase in size but do not replicate their DNA?
What follows the mitotic (M) phase in the cell cycle?
What follows the mitotic (M) phase in the cell cycle?
During prophase, which cellular components are not visible in the cell under a microscope?
During prophase, which cellular components are not visible in the cell under a microscope?
What is the main role of centrioles during mitosis?
What is the main role of centrioles during mitosis?
What happens to the chromatids during anaphase of mitosis?
What happens to the chromatids during anaphase of mitosis?
What defines the completion of cytokinesis?
What defines the completion of cytokinesis?
What characterizes telophase of mitosis?
What characterizes telophase of mitosis?
In metaphase of mitosis, where do chromosomes line up?
In metaphase of mitosis, where do chromosomes line up?
