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DNA replication occurs during which phase?
AS phase (synthesis)
BG1
CG2
DM phase
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. S phase (synthesis)
S phase = DNA Synthesis. The genome is replicated semiconservatively. At the end of S, each chromosome consists of 2 sister chromatids joined at centromere. DNA content doubles from 2C to 4C.
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