MASTERY CONNECT MITOSIS

According to the cell cycle data provided in the table, these data indicate that cells spend most of their time preparing for the cell cycle (third option).

Explanation:

The cell cycle is divided into two major phases, interphase —without cell division— and cell division or mitosis. Interphase in turn is divided into three phases prior to the division process:

Assuming that the complete cell cycle lasts 24 hours, the cell will remain in interphase for 23 hours - preparing for the next division - investing only 1 hour in cell division or mitosis.

The data provided by the table indicate that, at a given time, there will be a greater number of cells in the interphase stages, indicating that cells spend most of their time preparing for the cell cycle.

when a reversible reaction is occurring in both directions at the same rate; the products and reactants do not change in concentration. a chemical reaction where the compound is broken into its constituent parts.