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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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What are the two stages of the cell cycle? Which stage is
the longest?

Expert Solution

Step 1

The process that incorporates a series of steps, allowing the cell to grow and divide its genetic material and cytoplasmic constants into two or more daughter cells, is called the cell cycle. It is subdivided based on various characteristics into mitosis and meiosis.

Step 2

The two stages in which the numerous events taking place in the cell cycle are divided include the interphase and the M (mitotic) phase. Interphase is associated with processes like replicating the genome and protein synthesis. Simultaneously, the M phase represents the dividing phase where the cell divides its genetic material and cytoplasm to form the daughter cells.
The cell prepares itself for division during the various stages of the interphase and spends about 90% of the total cell cycle's time in it.