Interphase

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Interphase is the first stage of the cell cycle in which the chromosomes and organelles inside the cell are copied.

About Interphase

Interphase takes place before mitosis where the newly formed copies of DNA are separated.

References

Edexcel

Interphase of cell cycle, page 26, GCSE Combined Science, Pearson Edexcel

Interphase of cell cycle, page 30, GCSE Biology, Pearson, Edexcel

Interphase, page 20, GCSE Combined Science; The Revision Guide, CGP, Edexcel

Interphase, page 24, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, Edexcel

Interphase, page 59, GCSE Biology, CGP, Edexcel