During which phase of the cell cycle is DNA synthesized?
A) G1
B) S
C) G2
D) M

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The four designated phases of the cell cycle are: (1)the G₁ phase (G = gap),which is the period between the M phase (M = mitosis)and the start of DNA synthesis; (2)the S phase (S = synthesis),during which DNA is synthesized in the cell nucleus; (3)the G₂ phase,during which RNA and protein synthesis occurs,the period between the completion of DNA synthesis and the next phase (M); and (4)the M phase,which includes nuclear and cytoplasmic division.

During Which Phase of the Cell Cycle Is DNA Synthesized