Multiple Choice
During the G2 phase of the cell cycle, how is the cell prepared for mitosis?
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11. Cell Division
Introduction to the Cell Cycle
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During which phase of the cell cycle does most cell growth occur?
A
G1 phase
B
M phase
C
G2 phase
D
S phase
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Understand the cell cycle: The cell cycle consists of several phases that a cell goes through to divide and produce new cells. These phases include G1, S, G2, and M phases.
Identify the purpose of each phase: The G1 phase is primarily for cell growth, the S phase is for DNA replication, the G2 phase is for preparation for mitosis, and the M phase is for mitosis and cytokinesis.
Focus on the G1 phase: During the G1 phase, the cell grows in size and synthesizes mRNA and proteins that are required for DNA synthesis. This is the phase where most of the cell's growth occurs.
Compare with other phases: In the S phase, the cell's focus is on replicating its DNA, not on growth. The G2 phase involves further preparation for cell division, and the M phase is where the cell actually divides.
Conclude that the G1 phase is where most cell growth occurs, as it is dedicated to increasing the cell's size and preparing the necessary components for DNA synthesis.
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