Class 11 Biology - Chapter Cell cycle and Cell Division NCERT Solutions | Describe the events taking place during

Welcome to the NCERT Solutions for Class 11th Biology - Chapter Cell cycle and Cell Division. This page offers a step-by-step solution to the specific question from Exercise 1, Question 3: describe the events taking place during interphase....
Question 3

Describe the events taking place during interphase.

Answer

Interphase involves a series of changes that prepare a cell for division. It is the period during which the cell experiences growth and DNA replication in an orderly manner. Interphase is divided into three phases.

(i) G1 phase

(ii) S phase

(iii) G2 phase

G1 phase – It is the stage during which the cell grows and prepares its DNA for replication. In this phase, the cell is metabolically active.

S phase – It is the stage during which DNA synthesis occurs. In this phase, the amount of DNA (per cell) doubles, but the chromosome number remains the same.

G2 phase – In this phase, the cell continues to grow and prepares itself for division. The proteins and RNA required for mitosis are synthesised during this stage.

Interphase

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