Question

Match the phases in the cell cycle to the events that occur in each phase.

A. Interphase
B. Mitosis
C. Cytokinesis

DNA replication occurs.
Cell division into two daughter cells.
Cell prepares for division by growing and duplicating organelles.

Answer 1

The phases of the cell cycle are Interphase, where the cell grows and replicates DNA; Mitosis, where chromosomes are segregated; and Cytokinesis, where the cell physically divides into two daughter cells.

Step-by-step explanation:

Matching the phases of the cell cycle to the events that occur in each:

1. Interphase: The cell prepares for division by growing, duplicating organelles, and replicating DNA. This phase consists of sub-phases G1 (cell growth and organelle duplication), S (DNA replication), and G2 (preparation for mitosis).
2. Mitosis: This is the phase where the replicated DNA is segregated into daughter nuclei. The mitotic phase includes the processes of prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
3. Cytokinesis: Following mitosis, this phase involves the division of the cytoplasm, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

Here, events are matched as follows:

• A. Interphase - Cell prepares for division by growing and duplicating organelles. DNA replication occurs.
• B. Mitosis - The duplicated chromosomes are segregated.
• C. Cytokinesis - Cell division into two daughter cells.