What Happens in G₁

Question

What happens in G₁?
A)normal growth and cell function
B)DNA replication
C)mitosis
D)senescence
E)cell division

Accepted Answer

During G₁ phase, the cell undergoes normal growth and cell function before entering the next phase of the cell cycle, which is S phase, where DNA replication takes place. It is a period of intense metabolic activity where the cell prepares itself for DNA replication. Therefore, the correct answer is A, which indicates normal growth and cell function.