During which phase of the cell cycle does the centrosome duplicate? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

During which phase of the cell cycle does the centrosome duplicate?
A. G1 phase
B. M phase
C. S phase
D. G2 phase
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The centrosome, which contains two centrioles, duplicates during the S phase of the cell cycle, concurrent with DNA replication. This ensures that by the time the cell enters mitosis, it has two fully formed centrosomes to organize the mitotic spindle. G1 is for growth, G2 is for preparation for M phase, and M phase is for actual division.

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