1. G₁ phase 2. G₂ phase 3. M phase 4. S phase

Answer: 4. S phase In the cell cycle, DNA replication happens in the S (synthesis) phase of interphase. G₁ is for cell growth and preparing for replication, G₂ is for growth and preparing for division, and M phase is the actual division.

Topic: Cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis· Cell Structure and Function

During cell growth, DNA synthesis takes place in

1. \(G_1\) phase

2. \(G_2\) phase

3. M phase

4. S phase

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Answer: 4. S phase

In the cell cycle, DNA replication happens in the S (synthesis) phase of interphase.

\(G_1\) is for cell growth and preparing for replication, \(G_2\) is for growth and preparing for division, and M phase is the actual division.

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