Question

What are the events taking place during the interphase?

Answer 1

Interphase:

1. The phases of interphase are the G₁ phase (cell growth), S phase (DNA synthesis), and G₂ phase (cell growth).
2. The G₁ phase, also known as the first gap phase, is a stage when the cell physically expands, duplicates organelles, and produces the molecular building blocks required for subsequent processes.
3. During the S phase, the cell creates a full copy of the DNA in the nucleus.
4. Additionally, the centrosome, a structure that organizes microtubules, is duplicated.
5. The second gap phase, also known as the G₂ phase, is a period of high cell growth, protein and organelle production, and content reorganization in preparation for mitosis.
6. Between each mitotic (M) phase, there is interphase.