Question

Which of the following is not a part of interphase?

• A. G₁ phase
• B. M phase
• C. G₂ phase
• D. S phase

Answer 1

The correct option is B

M phase

The correct option is B

Explanation of the correct option:
Interphase is also known as resting phase, time in the cell cycle where a cell is preparing for division by undergoing the cell growth. Interphase is further divided into three stages:

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A, C and D

1. G1, S, and G2 phase are the parts of Interphase.
2. Interphase is the period before division including G1, S, and G2 phase while M phase is mitosis phase where actual division takes place.

Final answer: M- phase is not a part of interphase.