During which stage or phase of the cell cycle does the cell

During which stage or phase of the cell cycle does the cell actively transcribe and translate at the highest rate all the protein products necessary for normal cellular structure and function?

a. M Phase

b. G1 (Gap 1 Phase)

c. G2 (Gap 2 Phase)

d. S Phase

e. Metaphase

Solution

In M phase the cell divides into daughter cells. G1 is the growth phase before DNA synthesis occurs. Here cells grow in size, proteins and cell organells. In G2 phase protein synthesis and rapid cell growth occurs just before mitotic phase. In S phase, DNA synthesis occurs. In metaphase, which is a stage of mitosis, chromosomes get align at equator.

Hence the correct answer is option c G2 phase.