Certainly! Based on your description, here's how the two phases can be labeled:
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G1 Phase (Gap 1): This is the phase where the cell grows larger, synthesizes proteins, and prepares its genetic material (DNA) for replication. During G1, the cell undergoes regular metabolic processes and increases in size in preparation for cell division.
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S Phase (Synthesis): This phase comes after G1, and it is during this phase that the cell's genetic material (DNA) is replicated.
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G2 Phase (Gap 2): Following the S phase, in G2, the cell continues to grow and produces the proteins required for cell division. It also checks the duplicated DNA for any errors before the cell enters mitosis.
Based on your description, it seems like you are referring specifically to G1 and G2:
- G1 Phase: Cell grows larger and prepares for DNA replication.
- G2 Phase: Proteins for cell division are synthesized, and the cell prepares for the actual division process.
If you need further clarification or additional information on these phases, feel free to ask!