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BIO 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question

Question

Cells spend about 90% of life cycle at: a. interphase b. prophase c. anaphase d. mitosis
Options
A interphase
Correct Answer
B prophase
C anaphase
D mitosis
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The vast majority of a cell's life is spent in interphase, carrying out its normal functions and preparing for division. Mitosis (including prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase) is a relatively short process, typically occupying only about 10% of the cell cycle.

Hint

The cell spends most of its time doing its job, not dividing.

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