Botany-Cell Cycle Phases
NEET Botany Cell Cycle Phases MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11
If a typical human cell in culture divides once every 24 hours, approximately how long does the interphase last in this cell cycle?
A
23 hours
B
12 hours
C
1 hour
D
18 hours
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context indicates that in a 24-hour cell cycle, the actual cell division (M phase) lasts for about 1 hour. Therefore, the interphase, which is the phase between two successive M phases, lasts for approximately 23 hours.
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