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Interphase

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Anatomy and Physiology I

Definition

Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle in which a cell spends most of its life, engaging in metabolic activity and preparing for cell division. It encompasses three stages: G1 (cell growth), S (DNA replication), and G2 (preparation for mitosis).

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