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Is interphase really a resting phase?

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Interphase is not really a resting place. During interphase a cell is undergoing sythesis and mitosis. The chromosomes are copied and cells double in size.

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Which stage of mitosis is called resting stage?

It's interphase, though ironically, the cell is actually quite busy during this phase trying to perform its normal functions. It is called the resting phase because it is "resting" from cell division.


What phase of the cell cycle is typically the longest?

Interphase: The cell is resting and getting ready to duplicate.


Why will most of the cells you view be in interphase?

Most of the cells you view be in interphase at all times. This is because that is the normal resting phase that cells will assume most of the time.


The cell cycle is broken into what two steps?

M-phase and interphase M-phase and interphase M-phase and interphase M-phase and interphase


What is another name for the resting phase in the cell cycle?

I believe that the stage you are referring to is interphase.However, it is incorrect to refer to it as a resting phase. This is because interphase is a period of intense metabolic activity. For example, DNA replication occurs, the cell physically increases in size and new organelles are synthesised that were lost in the previous division.


Longest part of cell's life cycle?

The longest stage is the resting phase or the interphase which occur between cell divisions.


Together, the G1 phase, S phase, and G2 phase are called?

Interphase and its is also the longest phase for the cell cycle.


How are interphase and M phase related?

interphase prepares it for m phase


What phase does DNA synthesis occur?

S-phase of interphase


Stage in cell cycle when DNA is copied?

The stage in the cell cycle when DNA is copied is the S phase of the interphase. It refers to the resting phase between successive mitotic divisions of a cell.


Why is resting stage a bad name for interphase?

The resting stage is a bad name for interphase because the cell is not resting. The cell is still functioning and is preparing for mitosis.


Most of a cell's life is spent in what phase?

Interphase, in the G1 phase where it grows and grows!