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During cell division, DNA synthesis takes place in

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Interphase
  2. Anaphase
  3. Prophase
  4. Telophase

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Interphase

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Interphase šŸ“š Explanation: Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle in which the cell spends most of its time and performs its normal functions. Crucially, it is during the S-phase (Synthesis phase) of Interphase that DNA replication or synthesis occurs. This ensures that when the cell eventually divides, each new daughter cell receives a full set of genetic material.