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Question 12
Which of the phases of cell cycle is of longest duration?

Answer 1

Interphase is of the longest duration. It has following events and is divided in the follower phases
(a) $G_1$ phase (Gap 1) Corresponds to the interval between mitosis and initiation of DNA replication. Cell is metabolically active and continuously grows but does not replicate its DNA.
(b) S-phase (Synthesis phase) Marks the period during which DNA synthesis or replication takes place.
(i) Amount of DNA per cell doubles.
(ii) No increase in chromosome number.
(c) $G_2$ Phase (Gap 2) Proteins are synthesised for the preparation of cell division, while cell growth continues.