Question

Pick the wrong statement about interphase from the following:

• A. It is called the resting phase
• B. There is no cellular growth
• C. There is DNA replication
• D. It is divided into three phases

Answer 1

The correct option is B

There is no cellular growth

The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Interphase represents the phase between two successive M phases.
2. It lasts for more than 95% of the duration of the cycle.
3. During interphase, a cell prepares for division.
4. The cell undergoes growth and cellular contents are also synthesized.
5. DNA replication also takes place.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

This is correct with regard to interphase as it is called the resting phase because the cell prepares for division at this stage.

Option C:

This is correct with regard to interphase as DNA replication does take place along with cell growth.

Option D:

This is correct with regard to interphase as interphase is divided into three distinct phases called G₁, S, and G₂.

Final answer: The incorrect statement about interphase is ‘There is no cellular growth’.