Why is interphase an important part of the cell cycle?

Question

A.During interphase, the sister chromatids separate and move along the spindle fibers to separate ends of the cell to become the nuclei of new cells.
B.During interphase, the cytoplasm is divided by the cell plate to produce two new cells that can replace worn-out cells.
C.During interphase, DNA is replicated and condenses so that the duplicated chromosomes become visible in the process of cell multiplication.
D.During interphase, the cell grows and also prepares for cell division by synthesizing new DNA and organelles.

Answer 1

Interphase is an important part of the cell cycle for several reasons, but the most comprehensive reason is captured in option D:

D. During interphase, the cell grows and also prepares for cell division by synthesizing new DNA and organelles.

Interphase comprises three phases: G1 (gap 1), S (synthesis), and G2 (gap 2). During this time, the cell undergoes growth, DNA replication occurs in the S phase, and the cell prepares for mitosis in the G2 phase by duplicating organelles and synthesizing proteins necessary for cell division. This preparation is crucial for the cell to ensure that when it divides, each daughter cell will have the necessary components and genetic information to function properly.