A body cell has been growing and synthesizing proteins. In the nucleus of this body cell, DNA replication is taking place, and a copy of the cell’s genetic material is copied. Which of the following is the best conclusion you can make about the life cycle of this cell?

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anonymous · Answer

A) The cell is in the G2 phase of interphase and is ready to begin dividing.
		
B) The cell is in the S phase of interphase and will move next to the G2 phase.
		
C) The cell is ready to undergo mitosis, and a chemical signal will send the cell to prophase.
		
D) The cell is undergoing meiosis and will cross over the genetic material next.

anonymous · Answer

B

anonymous · Answer

THe genetic material is replicated in the S phase. It will grow again in the G2 and then go into meiosis.