At which stage of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur:
1. G1 - phase
2. S - phase
3. G2 - phase
4. M - phase

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In the somatic cell cycle:
 

1. DNA replication takes place in S-phase
2. A short interphase is followed by a long mitotic phase
3. \(G_2\) phase follows the mitotic phase
4. In  the \(G_1\) phase, DNA content is double the amount of DNA present in the original cell
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Given below is a schematic break-up of the phases/stages of cell cycle-
   
Which one of the following is the correct indication of the stage/phase in the cell cycle?

1. B-Metaphase 2. C-Karyokinesis
3. D-Synthetic phase 4. A-Cytokinesis
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Following are the stages of cell division :
A. Gap 2 phase
B. Cytokinesis
C. Synthesis phase
D. Karyokinesis
E. Gap I phase
Choose the correct sequence of stages from the options given below :
1. E-B-D-A-C
2. B-D-E-A-C
3. E-C-A-D-B
4. C-E-D-A-B
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Match List-I with List-II: 
List-I (Cell Cycle) List-II (Events)
A. \(G_1\) phase  I. Cell is metabolically active but no proliferation until required
B.  S phase  II. Replication of DNA 
C.  \(G_0\) stage  III.  Synthesis of proteins 
D. \(G_2\) phase  IV. Cell is metabolically active and grows continuously

Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 
1. A-I, B-II, C-IV,D-III
2. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
3. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
4. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
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Among eukaryotes, replication of DNA takes place in:
1. GPhase  2. M phase
3. S phase  4. G1 phase
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Match List I with List II:
List I List II
A. M Phase I. Proteins are synthesized
B. G2 Phase II. Inactive phase 
C. Quiescent stage III. Interval between mitosis and initiation 
of DNA replication 
D. G1 Phase IV. Equational division 

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

Options: A B C D
1. II IV I III
2. III II IV I
3. IV II I III
4. IV I II III
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The centriole undergoes duplication during:

1. Metaphase 2. G2 phase
3. S-phase 4. Prophase
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The fruit fly has 8 chromosomes (2n) in each cell. During the interphase of mitosis, if the number of chromosomes at G1 phase is 8, what would be the number of chromosomes after the S phase? 

1. 4

2. 32

3. 8

4. 16

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Identify the correct statement with regard to G1 phase (Gap 1) of interphase:

1. The reorganisation of all cell components takes place.
2. The cell is metabolically active and grows but does not replicate its DNA
3. Nuclear division takes place
4. DNA synthesis or replication takes place. 

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