What is replicated during interphase?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the processes that occur during interphase, specifically what is replicated. Interphase is the stage of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division, and typically involves the replication of DNA and other cellular components.
Answer
nuclear DNA
The final answer is nuclear DNA.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is nuclear DNA.
More Information
During interphase, specifically in the S phase (synthesis phase), the cell's nuclear DNA is duplicated. This is critical for cell division, ensuring each daughter cell receives an exact copy of the original cell's DNA.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing interphase with the mitotic phase. Interphase involves preparation for cell division, including DNA replication, while mitosis is the process of actual cell division.
Sources
- The web page with info on - General Biology (Boundless) - bio.libretexts.org
- The Eukaryotic Cell Cycle - NCBI - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- The Cell Cycle | Biology for Majors I - Lumen Learning - courses.lumenlearning.com
