This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Metabolism of nucleic acids, Subject name: Biochemistry
New DNA synthesis occurs in 
Select and explain. 
A. Prophase, B. Anaphase, C. Telophase, D. Interphase
D: Interphase
Answer: D: Interphase 
Explanation: During this phase, the cell copies its DNA in preparation for mitosis.There are three stages of interphaseG1 (Gap 1), in which the cell grows and functions normally. During this time, a high amount of protein synthesis occurs and the cell growsSynthesis (S), in which the cell duplicates its DNA ( semi-conservative replication).G2 (Gap 2), in which the cell resumes its growth in preparation for division.Ref: DM Vasudevan, 7th edition, page no: 582