Multiple choice ____ is the gap period between the mitotic phase and S-phase of cell cycle. Interphase Anaphase Metaphase G1 phase Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation The cell cycle progresses from mitotic phase (M) through G1 (gap 1), then S phase (synthesis), then G2 (gap 2), and back to M. G1 is the gap period immediately following mitosis and before DNA synthesis begins.