Most of a cell’s life cycle is spent in the Gap 1 stage.

Question

Most of a cell’s life cycle is spent in the Gap 1 stage. True or false.

Answer 1

In a somatic cell, G1 or Gap 1 stage  is the longest phase in comparison to G2, S and M phase. Therefore, in a way this statement is true for a typical somatic cell. However, it could differ in different tissues, developmental time points and various pathological conditions. 

 

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