CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION
CELL DIVISION
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interphase
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mitosis
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Interphase is the longest part of the cell cycle. This is when the cell grows and copies its DNA before moving into mitosis. During mitosis, chromosomes will align, separate, and move into new daughter cells.
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: -G1 is typically the longest phase of the cell cycle. This can be explained by the fact that G1 follows cell division in mitosis; G1 represents the first chance for new cells have to grow. Cells usually remain in G1 for about 10 hours of the 24 total hours of the cell cycle.