Question

Why was interphase referred to as the resting phase of the cell cycle​

Answer 1

the cell grows to its largest point in this stage and it does not have and major functions besides that.

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Answer 2

Originally interphase of the cell cycle was called the "resting stage", since light microscopy could not detect any activities taking place within the cells. So it was thought that the cell is resting without carrying out any activities.

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