Question

Because cells spend more than 90% of their time in interphase and not actively dividing,

it was once known as the "resting phase" of the cell cycle. Why is this statement not an
accurate description of this phase?

Answer 1

During interphase, the cell undergoes normal growth processes while also preparing for cell division. It is the longest phase of the cell cycle, cell spends approximately 90% of its time in this phase.