Question

What happens during the S (synthesis) phase of interphase?

a. the cell rests before it moves to a level of high activity
b. the cell creates copies of its DNA or genetic material
c. the cell divides into two new cells
d. the nucleus divides in half

Answer 1

b. the cell creates copies of its DNA or genetic material

During the S (synthesis) phase of interphase, the cell undergoes DNA replication. This means that the cell creates copies of its DNA or genetic material. The DNA in the cell is duplicated to ensure that each daughter cell produced during cell division will receive a complete set of genetic information. This phase is critical for cell division and the transmission of genetic material to offspring cells.