O-LevelBiologyCell Biology5090/11 · Oct/Nov 2024 · Q291 Mark

Asexual reproduction involves the cell cycle in which the cell divides and then growth and DNA synthesis take place before the cell is ready to divide again. The diagram shows the stages in one complete cell cycle. This cell cycle takes 1.75 hours to complete. Using the diagram, which activity in the cycle takes 52.5 minutes in total? [Diagram]

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Acell growth

Bcytoplasm divides

Cnucleus divides

DDNA synthesis

✓ Correct answer

A: cell growth

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Topic: Cell Biology, O-Level Biology (syllabus 5090). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2024 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 29.

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