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The Correct Sequence of Phases of Cell Cycle is

Answer: In eukaryotic cells, or cells containing a nucleus, the cell cycle can be widely categorised into two major phases namely, 

1. Interphase

  • During interphase: Cell growth occurs and cell forms a replica of its DNA

  • The interphase can be categorised further into:

  • G1 phase (first gap phase)

  • S (synthesis) phase

  • G2 phase (second gap phase)

2. Mitotic (M) phase 

  • During the mitotic (M) phase: The DNA of the cell gets segregated into two fragments. Division of cytoplasm is accompanied during the segregation giving rise to two new cells.

  • It involves two distinct categorisation namely:

  • Mitosis

  • Cytokinesis: Involves splitting of the cytoplasm of the cell