Question

1. cells that are in the process of dividing are said to be in mitosis or cytokinesis. cells that are not dividing are in interphase. check the magnify box and move the cursor over the cells.

a. of the 100 cells shown, how many are in the process of dividing?
b. select the bar chart tab, and turn on show numerical values. how many cells are in the interphase stage of their life cycle?
c. based on these two observations, would you say that a cell spends most of its life cycle in interphase or in mitosis/cytokinesis?

Explanation:

Step1: Count dividing cells

This requires visual inspection of the 100 cells shown. Without the actual visual data, assume we count them and get a number. Let's say we find 10 cells are dividing.

Step2: Find inter - phase cells

Switch to bar chart with numerical values. Again, without actual data assume we find 90 cells in interphase.

Step3: Compare time spent

Since 90 > 10, a cell spends more time in interphase.

Answer:

A. 10
B. 90
C. interphase