Question

Human cells in culture show a cell cycle to be completed in approximately

• A. 42 hours
• B. 24 hours
• C. 24 minutes
• D. 24 seconds

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

24 hours

Cell division is the process by which a cell divides to form to nearly equal daughter cell which resembles the parent. The cell cycle is the sequence of events which occur during the cell growth and cell division. It is completed into two steps interphase and M-phase.

In the cell cycle interphase is the period between the end of one division to the beginning of next cell division. It is known as the resting phase. In the case of human beings it is around 24 hours then the M phase takes place.

So, the correct option is '24 hours'