WAEC Biology 2026 Question 22

Question 22

Cell Division

DNA replication occurs in a cell during

  1. A.interphase of mitosis
  2. B.metaphase of meiosis
  3. C.anaphase of mitosis
  4. D.prophase of meiosis
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (interphase of mitosis)

Explanation

DNA is copied in interphase, before the cell starts dividing, so each chromosome has two chromatids.