Question

directions: which of the following correctly describes the relationship between interphase and the m phase during the cell cycle?
a. interphase is the phase when the cell divides, and m phase is when the cell grows.
b. interphase prepares the cell for division by copying dna, and m phase is where the cell divides.
c. both interphase and m phase occur simultaneously to complete cell division.
d. m phase happens before interphase in the cell cycle.

Explanation:

• Option A: Interphase is for growth and DNA replication, not cell division. M - phase is for division. So this option is wrong.
• Option B: Interphase (G1 - growth, S - DNA replication, G2 - preparation) prepares the cell for division. M - phase (mitosis/meiosis) is when the cell divides. This is correct.
• Option C: Interphase and M - phase occur one after another (interphase → M - phase), not simultaneously. So this option is wrong.
• Option D: Interphase happens before M - phase. So this option is wrong.

Answer:

B. Interphase prepares the cell for division by copying DNA, and M phase is where the cell divides.