Question

The nucleus in a cell has maximum size during interphase.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

1. Interphase is the phase between the successive mitotic division of a cell or between the first and second divisions of meiosis.
2. In this phase, the nucleus in a cell has a maximum size.
3. It is because chromatin is hundreds or thousands of times less compacted during interphase as compared to it is during the mitotic phase.
4. The compaction of DNA is helpful in reducing of space it is required inside the nucleus.

The given statement ‘The nucleus in a cell has maximum size during interphase’ is true.