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Related terms:
interphase
DNA replication
telomere shortening
Temporal Concept
S phase
[ es feyz ]
Subclass of:
DNA Replication; Interphase
Definitions related to s phase:
  • The cell cycle phase, following G1, during which DNA synthesis takes place.
    Gene Ontology Dictionary
    Gene Ontology Consortium, 2021
  • (s phase process) Phase of the cell cycle following G1 and preceding G2 when the entire DNA content of the nucleus is replicated (Synthesis phase). It is achieved by bidirectional replication at multiple sites along each chromosome.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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