noun
- the stage of a cell cycle during which the cell grows and DNA is replicated, occurring between successive divisions
Usage: biology
Examples
- During interphase, the cell prepares for division by duplicating its DNA.
- The nucleus is clearly visible during interphase but disappears during mitosis.
- Most of a cell’s life is spent in interphase rather than actively dividing.
- Scientists can observe chromosome replication during the S phase of interphase.
- The cell grows significantly in size during interphase.
- Interphase consists of three distinct phases: G1, S, and G2.