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S Phase
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Definition
: Phase of the CELL CYCLE following G1 and preceding G2 when the entire DNA content of the nucleus is replicated. It is achieved by bidirectional replication at multiple sites along each chromosome.
See Also
DNA Replication
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DNA Replication Timing
Other names
S Phases; S Periods; Phases, S; Phase, S; Periods, S; Period, S; S Period
