Question

During which stage of the cell cycle is dna replicated before meiosis?

Answer 1

Hi!

Answer:

DNA is replicated during interphase, specifically the S phase of interphase, before meiosis.

Step-by-step explanation:

Interphase is the longest stage of the cell cycle, where the cell grows, replicates its DNA, and prepares for division. Interphase precedes meiosis, and consists of three main phases:
`G_(1)`, S, and
`G_(2)`.

`G_(1)` → this is when cellular contents such as organelles, are duplicated. Chromosomes are NOT duplicated during this phase.

S → this is when each of the 46 chromosomes is replicated in the cell.

`G_(2)` → this is when the cell "double checks" for duplication errors and makes any necessary changes before giving the green light for meiosis to begin.

After all of this, meiosis can begin.