Which of the Following Statements Is Correct Regarding the Events

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the events of the cell cycle?

• A) DNA is duplicated during the G₁ and G₂ phases.
• B) DNA replicates during cytokinesis.
• C) The M phase is usually the longest phase.
• D) Interphase consists of G₁, S, and G_2.
• E) The cell stops growing in G₂ phase.

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Definitions:

Natural Selection

The process whereby organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

Genetic Variations

Differences in DNA sequences among individuals, which contribute to the diversity of traits and characteristics within a population.

Adaptive

Refers to changes or adjustments in behavior, physiology, or structure that make an organism more suited to its environment.

Linkage Studies

Genetic research methods that aim to find the location of specific genes by studying patterns of inheritance in families.