EMBRYOLOGY
CHROMOSOMES AND CELL DIVISIONS
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Question
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What is the longest stage of the cell cycle called?
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Cytokinesis
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M phase
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Interphase
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G1 Phase
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Explanation:
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. The prefix inter-means between, so interphase takes place between one mitotic (M) phase and the next.
Detailed explanation-2: -Note: The shortest phase of the cell cycle is the Mitotic phase (M phase) and the longest phase of the cell cycle is G-1 phase.
Detailed explanation-3: -In sum, then, interphase generally takes between 18 and 20 hours. Mitosis, during which the cell makes preparations for and completes cell division only takes about 2 hours.
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