Botany-Cell Cycle Phases

NEET Botany Cell Cycle Phases MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

If a eukaryotic cell completes its cell cycle in 24 hours, approximately how long does the interphase last?

A

23 hours

B

12 hours

C

1 hour

D

6 hours

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to the provided NCERT context, the M Phase or mitosis lasts for about 1 hour. Since the total cell cycle duration is 24 hours, the interphase, which is the phase between two M Phases, lasts for approximately 23 hours.

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