AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A cell spends most of its time in what is called interphase, and during this time it grows, replicates its chromosomes, and prepares for cell division. The cell then leaves interphase, undergoes mitosis, and completes its division.

Detailed explanation-2: -During interphase, the cell undergoes normal growth processes while also preparing for cell division. It is the longest phase of the cell cycle, cell spends approximately 90% of its time in this phase. In order for a cell to move from interphase into the mitotic phase, many internal and external conditions must be met.

Detailed explanation-3: -A cell spends the longest in Interphase due to the following reasons: Cell growth takes place during this period. DNA synthesis takes place which is in preparation for pre-mitotic division. Replication of chromosomes takes place.

Detailed explanation-4: -Most cells of adult mammals spend about 24 hours in interphase; this accounts for about 90%-96% of the total time involved in cell division. Interphase includes G1, S, and G2 phases. Mitosis and cytokinesis, however, are separate from interphase.

Detailed explanation-5: -There is some kind of growth happening inside the cell during the interphase. Hence the statement “There is no cell growth” is an incorrect statement.