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Numerical: Cell Cycle Timing

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A cell cycle totals 20 hours: G1=9h, S=6h, G2=3h. How long does M phase last?

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About This Question

Subject
biology
Chapter
cell structure and function
Topic
numerical: cell cycle timing
Difficulty
Medium
Year
2025
Tags
Cell CycleNumerical

Solution

Correct Answer:

2 hours

  1. Interphase Components: The total time spent in interphase is the sum of and phases.
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  2. Total Cycle: The whole cell cycle includes Interphase and the (Mitotic) phase.
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  3. Calculation:
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  4. Conclusion: The Mitotic phase lasts for 2 hours.

This medium difficulty biology question is from the chapter cell structure and function, covering the topic of numerical: cell cycle timing. It appeared in the 2025 exam.

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