GK QUESTION#3756
Match Column A with Column B.
Read each row across both columns.
| Column A (phase) | Column B (event) |
|---|---|
| i. G1 | a. Cell synthesises a complete copy of the DNA |
| ii. S | b. First gap phase, the cell grows physically larger |
| iii. G2 | c. Cell begins to reorganise its contents in preparation for mitosis |
| iv. M | d. Cell divides its copied DNA and cytoplasm to make two new cells |
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Answer
A. i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
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Explanation
The correct mapping is G 1–first gap and growth, S–DNA synthesis, G 2–preparation for mitosis, and M–division. Thus i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d is correct. M phase encompasses nuclear division and usually cytokinesis in this introductory scheme.