During the S (synthesis) stage - after G1 and before G2.
DNA is replicated during the S phase of the cell cycle. This phase is when the cell synthesizes a copy of its DNA to prepare for cell division.
Interphase. Cells spend the majority of the time in interphase, where they grow and perform their life functions.
Interphase includes three phases: G1 phase, where the cell grows and prepares for DNA replication; S phase, where DNA is synthesized and replicated; and G2 phase, where the cell continues to grow and prepares for cell division.
DNA replication occurs during the S or synthesis stage of interphase.
The G1 phase in the cell cycle stands for "gap 1" phase. During G1, the cell grows in size, synthesizes proteins, and carries out its normal cellular functions. At the end of G1, the cell decides whether to continue the cell cycle, enter a resting phase (G0), or undergo cell death.
DNA is replicated during the S phase of the cell cycle. This phase is when the cell synthesizes a copy of its DNA to prepare for cell division.
Interphase. Cells spend the majority of the time in interphase, where they grow and perform their life functions.
DNA replication occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle. This phase is sandwiched between the G1 phase (gap 1) and the G2 phase (gap 2). The S phase is when the cell's DNA is replicated before cell division occurs.
Mutations can occur at any time during the cell cycle, but they are most commonly associated with interphase when DNA is being replicated. During DNA replication in the S phase of interphase, errors can happen, leading to mutations. Additionally, exposure to mutagens or DNA damage can cause mutations during other phases of the cell cycle, including mitosis. Therefore, while interphase is a key time for mutations, it is not the only phase where they can occur.
In most eukaryotes mitochondria replicate and fuse all the time; they don't have to replicate during the cell cycle. In cells that have only one mitochondrion (like kinetoplastids) mitochondria follow the same replication process as the cells (G1, S, G2 and M phases).
The S phase of the cell cycle
The lysogenic cycle incorporates its DNA into the cells DNA, lets the cell resume normal growth by reproduction, so that all the cells have viral DNA and lyse to produce more viruses than ever. The lyctic cycle merely infects and lyses one cell at a time.
During development from a fertilized egg, the cell cycle is short to allow for rapid cell division and growth. This rapid cell division is essential for the embryo to develop into a complex multicellular organism within a relatively short period of time. Additionally, shorter cell cycles ensure that the genetic material is faithfully replicated and distributed to daughter cells accurately during each division.
Interphase includes three phases: G1 phase, where the cell grows and prepares for DNA replication; S phase, where DNA is synthesized and replicated; and G2 phase, where the cell continues to grow and prepares for cell division.
A synthesis checkpoint is a regulatory mechanism during the cell cycle that ensures proper DNA replication and synthesis before a cell proceeds to mitosis. It assesses the integrity and completeness of the replicated DNA, allowing for the repair of any damage or errors. If issues are detected, the checkpoint can halt the cell cycle, providing time for repairs or triggering apoptosis if the damage is irreparable. This process is crucial for maintaining genomic stability and preventing the propagation of mutations.
By the time the cell is in telophase, the chromosomes have already replicated, condensed, lined up, and migrated to their poles. During telophase the chromosomes are separating as far apart as possible preparing the cell for cytokinesis (division of cytoplasm).
Cell cycle Is the period of time from the beginning of one cell division to the beginning of the next