Mitosis Without DNA Replication — NEET Biology

Correct answer: A — E → B → A → D → F → C

The core concept tested is the sequential order of events and phases in a typical eukaryotic cell cycle. Let's identify the phase for each event: E. Cell is metabolically active and continuously grows without DNA replication: This describes the G1 phase. B. Duplication of centrioles in the cytoplasm: This occurs during the S phase. A. Synthesis of proteins in preparation for mitosis: This occurs during the G2 phase. D. Chromosomal material condenses and mitotic spindle formation initiates: This is characteristic of Prophase (part of M phase). F. Alignment of chromosomes at the equatorial plate: This is characteristic of Metaphase (part of M phase). C. Division of cytoplasm into two daughter cells: This is Cytokinesis, which typically follows karyokinesis (Telophase) and completes the M phase. The correct sequence of phases in a cell cycle is G1 → S → G2 → M (Prophase → Metaphase → Anaphase → Telophase) → Cytokinesis. Therefore, the correct sequence of events is E (G1) → B (S) → A (G2) → D (Prophase) → F (Metaphase) → C (Cytokinesis).