Question

What is the interphase of the cell cycle?

Answer 1

Interphase

1. This phase was believed to indicate the resting phase between consequent cell divisions.
2. However, new studies indicate that it is a highly active phase.
3. Further, the interphase comprises the following stages –

• G0 Phase or the Resting Phase – cells neither participate in division nor prepares themselves for the same
• G1 Phase or Gap 1: cells are metabolically active
• S phase or Synthesis: DNA synthesis or replication occurs
• G2 phase or Gap 2: Protein synthesis occurs
• Quiescent Stage : cells that do not experience division further and come out of the G1 phase and enter an inactive stage