Which phase of the cell cycle marks the period during which DNA synthesis or replication takes place?

Which phase of the cell cycle marks the period during which DNA synthesis or replication takes place?
  1. G₁ phase
  2. S phase
  3. G₂ phase
  4. M phase

Solution

The S phase, or synthesis phase, marks the period during which DNA replication takes place. The amount of DNA per cell doubles during this phase.

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