[Campbell Biology P.283] According to the diagram 'How does one parent cell give rise to two... | Practice Question

According to the diagram 'How does one parent cell give rise to two genetically identical daughter cells?', which of the following events correctly describes Interphase?

  • A: The cell divides into two daughter cells.
  • B: The chromosome copies are separated and moved to opposite ends of the cell.
  • C: The cell grows, and chromosomes are duplicated with precise DNA copying.
  • D: Metabolic activity ceases, and cell growth stops.

Explanation

The text explicitly states for Interphase: 'The cell grows; in preparation for cell division, the chromosomes are duplicated, with the genetic material DNA copied precisely.'