Question

summarize what happens during interphase.

Explanation:

Interphase is the stage of the cell cycle before mitosis/meiosis. It has three sub - phases: G₁ (Gap 1), S (Synthesis), and G₂ (Gap 2). In G₁, the cell grows, performs its normal metabolic functions, and prepares for DNA replication. During the S phase, DNA replication occurs, so the amount of genetic material (chromosomes are duplicated, each chromosome now has two sister chromatids). In G₂, the cell continues to grow, synthesizes proteins and organelles needed for cell division, and checks for errors in DNA replication to ensure proper cell division.

Answer:

During interphase, the cell goes through three main sub - phases:

1. G₁ (Gap 1): The cell grows, carries out normal cellular functions, and prepares for DNA replication.
2. S (Synthesis): DNA replication takes place, resulting in the duplication of chromosomes (each chromosome has two sister chromatids).
3. G₂ (Gap 2): The cell continues to grow, synthesizes proteins and organelles for cell division, and checks for DNA replication errors.