A particular cell has half as much DNA as some other cells in a mitotically active tissue. The cell in question is most likely in
A) G₁.
B) G₂.
C) prophase.
D) metaphase.
E) anaphase.

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During the S phase of the cell cycle, DNA replication occurs and the amount of DNA in the cell doubles. Therefore, if a cell has half as much DNA as some other cells, it is likely in the G₁ phase, before DNA replication has occurred.

A Particular Cell Has Half as Much DNA as Some