At What Point in the Cell Cycle Does DNA Replication

Question

At what point in the cell cycle does DNA replication take place?
A) during mitosis
B) continually throughout the cell cycle
C) during cytokinesis
D) before mitosis

Accepted Answer

DNA replication takes place during the interphase of the cell cycle, specifically during the S phase (synthesis phase). This occurs before mitosis, which is the process of cell division. Therefore, the correct answer is option D.