Question

what is the longest phase of the cell cycle?
(slo 4)

interphase
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophase

Explanation:

The cell cycle consists of interphase and mitosis. Interphase includes G1 (cell growth), S (DNA replication), and G2 (preparation for division) phases. It accounts for ~90% of the cell cycle duration, far longer than mitotic phases (prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase).

Answer:

Interphase