Interphase<span> begins with G</span>1<span> (G stands for gap) </span>phase<span>. </span>During<span> this </span>phase<span>, the cell makes a variety of proteins that are needed for </span>DNA<span> replication. </span>During S phase, which follows G1 phase<span>, all of the chromosomes are replicated. Following replication, each chromosome now consists of two sister chromatids </span>
