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Cell Cycle and Cell Division: Interphase MCQ

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InterphaseHardQuestion 9912

Question

Why is interphase called the preparatory phase?

  1. A
    Because the cell grows and replicates DNA before division
    Correct
  2. B
    Because chromosomes separate in it
  3. C
    Because cytokinesis only occurs there
  4. D
    Because meiosis ends there

Correct answer

Because the cell grows and replicates DNA before division

Explanation

Interphase prepares the cell for successful division.

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