Interphase (s phase

Question 1

This phase of the interphase stage of the cell cycle is called the S phase – S stands for

Answer 1

synthesis (of DNA)

Question 2

How long is the S phase

Answer 2

The S phase is relatively short

Question 3

What happens in S phase

Answer 3

The DNA in the nucleus replicates (resulting in each chromosome consisting of two identical sister chromatids)