What Significant Genetic Function Occurs in the S Phase of the Cell

Question

What significant genetic function occurs in the S phase of the cell cycle?
A) cytokinesis
B) karyokinesis
C) DNA synthesis
D) chromosome condensation
E) centromere division

Accepted Answer

The S phase of the cell cycle is characterized by DNA synthesis, where the genetic material is replicated to ensure each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.