Question

Identify the correct statement with regard to G1 phase (Gap I) of interphase

a) Cell is metabolically active, grows but does not replicate its DNA

b) Nuclear division takes place

c) DNA synthesis or replication takes place

d) Reorganisation of all cell components takes place

Answer 1

a) Cell is metabolically active, grows but does not replicate its DNA

Explaination::

G1 Phase is metabolically active stage of cell cycle. Different type of amino acid RNA, Protein synthesis take place in G1 phase but DNA replication does not take place, (Note :- DNA replication occur in S-Phase)