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Replication of centriole occurs during

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Multiplication of cells occurs in the DNA replication phase(preparatory phase) of the cell cycle. The synthetic phase, S, is a part of the interphase of the cell cycle. 

Updated On: Oct 19, 2024
  • Interphase
  • Prophase
  • Late prophase
  • Late telophase
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Replication of centriole occurs during G1 phase of interphase. The interphase is the longest phase of the cell cycle and is divided into three phases G1 (Growth Phase), Sn(Synthesis Phase), and G2 (Second Growth Phase). Replication of DNA, a biosynthetic activity is a characteristic of the  S-phase of the interphase.

Centrioles facilitate the formation of the spindle fibers. These separate the chromosomes during cell division. The paired centrioles move towards the opposite poles of the nucleus during cell division.  However, in the S-phase of the interphase, the centrioles are separate and undergo duplication to produce two pairs of centrioles. 

Centriole Duplication Cycle

Centriole Duplication Cycle

For the other options:

  • Prophase- Centriole pairs move towards opposite poles and form astral rays.
  • Late Prophase- Astral rays grow and attach themselves to the chromomere.
  • Late Telophase- Chromatids from both sides reach the opposite poles.

Also Read: Stages of Meiosis

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Cell Cycle and Cell Division

Cell Cycle:

The sequence of events by which a cell copies itself synthesizes other constituents of the cell and eventually splits into two daughter cells is termed the cell cycle. The cell synthesizes all its constituents in a sequential pattern to make sure the proper division and distribution of components that occurs between the two daughter cells. Therefore, we can say that the cell cycle is the period of time between the development of new daughter cells and their further division.

Stages of Cell Cycle:

The cell cycle can be sub-divided into an additional category of Interphase. Meanwhile, the Interphase can be branched into 3 further stages, such as:

  1. G1 Phase - “Gap 1 Phase”
  2. S Phase - "Synthesis Phase"
  3. G2 Phase - "Gap 2 Phase"

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Cell Division:

The division of the parent cells into two or more cells is called daughter cell, cell division takes place. In general, it occurs as a part of a larger cell cycle. All the cell reproduces by dividing into two, wherein each parental cell produces two daughter cells.

Stages of Cell Division:

Cell division can be widely divided into several sub-segments that result from Mitosis and Meiosis.

  1. Mitosis or (M Phase)
  2. Meiosis