Question

the diagram shows the major stages of the cell cycle and the percentage of time spent in each phase. which statement best describes why a cell spends the majority of its time in interphase? the cell is aging and processes are stopping as lysosomes clear dead cell matter away. the cell is growing and carrying out processes such as metabolism and dna replication. the cell needs time to synthesize spindle fibers to complete mitosis. the cell needs time to complete cytokinesis.

Explanation:

Interphase is the stage where a cell grows, carries out normal metabolic processes, and replicates its DNA in preparation for cell - division. It is a crucial preparatory phase.

Answer:

The cell is growing and carrying out processes such as metabolism and DNA replication.