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Which statement describes the role of interphase as it alternates with the M phase (mitosis) in the cell cycle?
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A The cell must condense its chromosomes during interphase so that they can be divided in mitosis.The cell must condense its chromosomes during interphase so that they can be divided in mitosis.
B The cell must duplicate its chromosomes before each cell division to ensure the daughter cells are diploid.The cell must duplicate its chromosomes before each cell division to ensure the daughter cells are diploid.
C The cell must alter its chromosomes in interphase so that the daughter cells of mitosis receive DNA with genetic variation.The cell must alter its chromosomes in interphase so that the daughter cells of mitosis receive DNA with genetic variation.
D The cell must divide its chromosomes in interphase so that the daughter cells each receive half of the chromosomes in mitosis.

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B The cell must duplicate its chromosomes before each cell division to ensure the daughter cells are diploid.
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