Question

How long does the M phase last?

Answer 1

M phase:

1. The mitotic (M) phase of the cell cycle includes stages of mitosis and cytokinesis.
2. The M phase progresses in four stages - prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
3. The parent cell divides its DNA into two sets and then divides its cytoplasm to give rise to two daughter cells.
4. In mammalian cells, The M phase takes about 1 hour to produce new daughter cells.