Question

match the phase of the cell cycle to the correct description of what is occurring in that phase. note: the steps are not in order. in this phase, the nuclear dna is divided. in this phase, each daughter cell has received genetically identical dna. this is a major checkpoint to assure the cells are ready for cell division. the cell has grown in size in preparation for dna replication. in this phase, cells are resting. dna replication occurs in this phase. cytokinesis s phase g₀ phase end of the g₁ phase g₂ phase mitosis

Explanation:

1. Mitosis is the phase where nuclear DNA is divided.
2. Cytokinesis results in each daughter - cell having genetically identical DNA as it is the division of the cytoplasm after mitosis.
3. The G₂ phase is a major checkpoint to ensure cells are ready for cell division.
4. The cell grows in size in the G₁ phase in preparation for DNA replication.
5. The G₀ phase is when cells are resting.
6. DNA replication occurs in the S phase.

Answer:

1. In this phase, the nuclear DNA is divided: mitosis
2. In this phase, each daughter cell has received genetically identical DNA: cytokinesis
3. This is a major checkpoint to assure the cells are ready for cell division: G₂ phase
4. The cell has grown in size in preparation for DNA replication: end of the G₁ phase
5. In this phase, cells are resting: G₀ phase
6. DNA replication occurs in this phase: S phase