Multiple choice

Match the following:

 
a. Gap 1 phase 1. In this phase, DNA replication begins in the nucleus and the centriole duplicates in the cytoplasm.
b. Synthesis phase 2. In this phase, cell growth continues and proteins are synthesised in preparation for mitosis.
c. Gap 2 phase 3. In this phase, the cell is metabolically active and grows continuously, but does not replicate its DNA.

  1. a - 3, b - 2, c - 1

  2. a - 1, b - 3, c - 2

  3. a - 3, b - 1, c - 2

  4. a - 2, b - 1, c - 3

  5. a - 1, b - 2, c - 3
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. In gap 1 phase, the cell is metabolically active and grows continuously, but does not replicate its DNA. In synthesis phase, DNA replication begins in the nucleus and the centriole duplicates in the cytoplasm. In gap 2 phase, cell growth continues and proteins are synthesised in preparation for mitosis.

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