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Interphase used to be described as a 'resting stage' explain why this is inaccurate?
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∙ 14y ago
The reason is that during interphase nuclei are not resting! Nuclei are expressing their genes to make the proteins neede by the cell eg enzymes. Also, it is during interphase that the DNA is replicated before the next cell division. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interphase
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 15y agoDuring interphase there is much metabolic activity.
Some examples of processes that take place in interphase are: transcription and translation; DNA replication (which occurs at mid-interphase); glycolysis in the cytoplasm; aerobic respiratory reactions in mitochondria; both light-dependent and light-independent reactions of photosynthesis in chloroplasts; digestion in lysosomes; lipid synthesis in the smooth endoplasmic reticulum; protein processing and modification in the Golgi body.
So it's not too restful between divisions!
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∙ 11y agoInterphase represents the phase of the cell during which it is preparing itself for cell division. During interphase, proteins, enzymes and other energy molecules are formed for DNA replication which is needed for cell dividion.
But all this processes can be seen in high powered microscopes. In earlier days, there were not such microscopes. And hence those people could not observe any activity during interphase and named it as resting phase.
But it is misnomer.....
Ashwin Deokar
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∙ 14y agoInterphase in the cell life cycle is a period where the cell carries out its typical functions in preparation for cell division. It is inaccurate to say that it is 'resting' because it is still producing energy and using DNA replication to prepare for Mitosis.
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∙ 13y agoLikely because the cell is not actually resting - cyclins are being activated and deactivated, new cell materials are being created, the genome is being duplicated, although the main phenotypical differences occur during meiosis/mitosis
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∙ 11y agoThe term "resting stage" is misleading beause the cell is actually still functioning during this stage, but in the past it was not thought to be. Simple as that.
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∙ 11y agointer phase cells are synthesizing RNA and proteins, and growing in size
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Is interphase considered as resting stage?
Yes it is.
What is an interphase stage during cell cycle?
Interphase is the step in cell division when cells perform their major functions in the time frame it takes before it is tie for them to divide. The cells get larger and create duplicate copies of DNA in order to divide.
How long can a lion run without resting?
About 500 M
What is the normal resting pulse for an adult horse?
30-40 bpm.
If you find a brightly colored insect resting on a leaf it is likely to be?
A brightly colored insect resting on a leaf basically means that it is an insect pollinating insect. It may also mean that it is waiting to capture its prey.
Is interphase really a resting phase?
Interphase is not really a resting place. During interphase a cell is undergoing sythesis and mitosis. The chromosomes are copied and cells double in size.
Why is resting stage a bad name for interphase?
The resting stage is a bad name for interphase because the cell is not resting. The cell is still functioning and is preparing for mitosis.
Is interphase considered as resting stage?
Yes it is.
Which stage of mitosis is called resting stage?
It's interphase, though ironically, the cell is actually quite busy during this phase trying to perform its normal functions. It is called the resting phase because it is "resting" from cell division.
Why will most of the cells you view be in interphase?
Most of the cells you view be in interphase at all times. This is because that is the normal resting phase that cells will assume most of the time.
What phase of the cell cycle is typically the longest?
Interphase: The cell is resting and getting ready to duplicate.
What used to be called the resting period but discarded after scientist realizes how much activity takes place?
Interphase
Longest part of cell's life cycle?
The longest stage is the resting phase or the interphase which occur between cell divisions.
An abnormally slow resting heart rate is described as?
bradycardia
Which stages are associated with Interphase?
Interphase is the portion of a cells mitosis. It is when the cell is resting, and building up the important supplies for the next split. It is often the longest stage, and is followed in order by: Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, & Cytokinasis
What is the name for the resting period between cell division?
Interphase is a period of a cell's life. It used to be called the resting period, but that name was discarded when scientists realized how much activity takes place during its time.~Alice
What is another name for the resting phase in the cell cycle?
I believe that the stage you are referring to is interphase.However, it is incorrect to refer to it as a resting phase. This is because interphase is a period of intense metabolic activity. For example, DNA replication occurs, the cell physically increases in size and new organelles are synthesised that were lost in the previous division.
