Question

The S phase of the cell cycle occurs before the M phase of the cell cycle. Why?
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The cell must copy its genetic information before it divides.
The cell must copy its genetic information before it divides.

The new daughter cells have less genetic information compared to the parent cell
The new daughter cells have less genetic information compared to the parent cell

The cell must divide before it copies its genetic information.

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The correct response is:

**The cell must copy its genetic information before it divides.**

This is because the S phase (Synthesis phase) of the cell cycle is when DNA is replicated, ensuring that each daughter cell receives an identical set of genetic information after mitosis (M phase). Without this replication, the daughter cells would not have the same amount of genetic material as the parent cell.

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