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What does “Phases of the cell cycle” actually mean in Cell Cycle & Cell Division, and why does it matter for NEET?

G1 (growth), S (DNA replication), G2 (growth) make up interphase, followed by M phase (division).

In simple words: G1 (growth), S (DNA replication), G2 (growth) make up interphase, followed by M phase (division). Getting Phases of the cell cycle clear matters because NEET questions on Cell Cycle & Cell Division usually test this idea directly, not just a formula you memorised.

Key point

Phases of the cell cycle

Common mistake

thinking DNA is copied during mitosis.

Memory tip

DNA replicates in S phase, well before mitosis begins.

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