Which phase immediately follows completion of DNA replication in the cell cycle and precedes mitosis?
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Correct answer: G2 phase
After S phase (DNA synthesis), the cell enters G2 phase to synthesize proteins and organelles needed for mitosis, and to perform final checks before entering M phase.
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