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Assertion :Time taken for the completion of mitotic phase is 5-10% of the total cell cycle. Reason: It is the shorter than the interphase.

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
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Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
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Solution

The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
A typical cell cycle comprises of interphase and mitotic phase. The interphase is the longest phase and mitotic phase is the shortest phase. Interphase comprises of the first growth phase, synthesis phase, and second growth phase. The mitosis comprises of prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase. The cell prepares itself for the division during interphase so it is longer than the mitotic phase.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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