Which process directly follows the G2 phase to divide the cell’s nucleus?

Which process directly follows the G2 phase to divide the cell’s nucleus?

• A. Mitosis
• B. Cytokinesis
• C. Interphase
• D. Apoptosis

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that the cell cycle moves from growth and DNA replication to division of genetic material. After G2, the cell enters the M phase, and the part that directly divides the nucleus is mitosis. During mitosis the genetic material is evenly distributed into two new nuclei, preparing the cell to split into two daughter cells. Cytokinesis then follows to divide the cytoplasm, completing cell division. Interphase is the period before mitosis that includes G1, S, and G2, while apoptosis is programmed cell death and is not part of normal division.

The key idea is that the cell cycle moves from growth and DNA replication to division of genetic material. After G2, the cell enters the M phase, and the part that directly divides the nucleus is mitosis. During mitosis the genetic material is evenly distributed into two new nuclei, preparing the cell to split into two daughter cells. Cytokinesis then follows to divide the cytoplasm, completing cell division. Interphase is the period before mitosis that includes G1, S, and G2, while apoptosis is programmed cell death and is not part of normal division.