Question
Name the two basic phases of cell cycle and differentiate between the two.

Answer

The two basic phases of cell cycle are:
  1. Interphase and
  2. M-phase (mitosis phase)
Interphase
M-Phase
It is the phase between two successive M (mitosis) division phases.
It is the actual phase of cell division.
It extends for a very long (5% of the cell cycle).
It is completed in a short time (95% of the cell duration cycle).
The chromosomes appear as chromatin material.
Chromosomes are distinct rod-like structures.

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