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The centriole undergoes duplication during:

  1. A
    Metaphase
  2. B
    G
    2
    ​
    phase
  3. C
    S-phase
  4. D
    Prophase

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

During the S-phase (Synthesis phase) of the cell cycle, DNA replication occurs in the nucleus. Simultaneously, the centriole duplicates in the cytoplasm to prepare for the formation of the spindle apparatus during mitosis.

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The centriole undergoes duplication during:
A
Metaphase
B
G
2
​
phase
C
S-phase
D
Prophase

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