What is the purpose of the G1 and G2 phases?
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The question is asking about the purpose of the G1 and G2 phases in the cell cycle, focusing on their roles in cell growth and preparation for division.
Answer
C. They are growth phases to make the cell large enough to divide.
The final answer is C. They are growth phases to make the cell large enough to divide.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is C. They are growth phases to make the cell large enough to divide.
More Information
The G1 phase is focused on cell growth, increasing in size, and preparing for DNA synthesis. The G2 phase is involved in further growth and preparation for mitosis, ensuring the cell is ready to divide.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse the growth phases with DNA replication; this occurs in the S phase.
Sources
- What are the differences between the G1 and G2 phases of the cell... - ck12.org
- Phases of the cell cycle (article) | Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
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