Botany-Significance of Cell Division
NEET Botany Significance of Cell Division MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11
If a typical human cell divides once every 24 hours and spends only about 1 hour in the M phase, what percentage of the cell cycle does the M phase occupy?
A
17%
B
10.42%
C
08%
D
8.33%
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The M phase lasts for 1 hour out of a total 24-hour cell cycle, which is calculated as (1/24) * 100 = 4.17%.
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