To estimate the duration of each phase of the cell cycle using percentages, we first need to know the percentage of cells in each phase during observation. Based on your description, let's assume the following hypothetical percentages for each phase:
- Interphase: 70%
- Prophase: 8%
- Metaphase: 2%
- Anaphase: 2%
- Telophase: 5%
- Cytokinesis: 3%
By summing these percentages, we should confirm they total 100%, which they do in this case.
Now, let's calculate the duration of each phase based on a total cell cycle duration of 10 hours.
Calculation of Duration for Each Phase
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Interphase: \[ 70% \text{ of } 10 \text{ hours} = 0.70 \times 10 = 7 \text{ hours} \]
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Prophase: \[ 8% \text{ of } 10 \text{ hours} = 0.08 \times 10 = 0.8 \text{ hours} = 48 \text{ minutes} \]
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Metaphase: \[ 2% \text{ of } 10 \text{ hours} = 0.02 \times 10 = 0.2 \text{ hours} = 12 \text{ minutes} \]
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Anaphase: \[ 2% \text{ of } 10 \text{ hours} = 0.02 \times 10 = 0.2 \text{ hours} = 12 \text{ minutes} \]
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Telophase: \[ 5% \text{ of } 10 \text{ hours} = 0.05 \times 10 = 0.5 \text{ hours} = 30 \text{ minutes} \]
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Cytokinesis: \[ 3% \text{ of } 10 \text{ hours} = 0.03 \times 10 = 0.3 \text{ hours} = 18 \text{ minutes} \]
Summary of Estimated Durations
- Interphase: 7 hours
- Prophase: 48 minutes
- Metaphase: 12 minutes
- Anaphase: 12 minutes
- Telophase: 30 minutes
- Cytokinesis: 18 minutes
These calculations allow us to estimate how long each phase of the cell cycle lasts based on the provided percentages and total cycle time.
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