Which statement describes the G2 phase?

Which statement describes the G2 phase?

• A. Stage of interphase in which cell duplicates its cytosol and organelles.
• B. The phase during which DNA is replicated.
• C. Phase where mitotic spindle forms.
• D. A phase preceding S phase.

Answer: (A)

G2 is the final growth and preparation period of interphase before a cell enters mitosis. After DNA has been replicated in S phase, the cell grows larger, replenishes energy stores, and synthesizes proteins and components needed for chromosome segregation and spindle formation. The statement that describes duplicating cytosol and organelles fits this idea of interphase growth and preparation for division, which aligns with G2. In contrast, DNA replication occurs in S phase, the mitotic spindle forms during mitosis, and the phase before S is G1. So, the growth/ preparation description best matches G2.

G2 is the final growth and preparation period of interphase before a cell enters mitosis. After DNA has been replicated in S phase, the cell grows larger, replenishes energy stores, and synthesizes proteins and components needed for chromosome segregation and spindle formation. The statement that describes duplicating cytosol and organelles fits this idea of interphase growth and preparation for division, which aligns with G2. In contrast, DNA replication occurs in S phase, the mitotic spindle forms during mitosis, and the phase before S is G1. So, the growth/ preparation description best matches G2.