M Phase and Interphase Overview — NEET Biology
🔥 Predicted for NEET 2027The M Phase starts with the nuclear division, corresponding to the separation of daughter chromosomes (karyokinesis) and usually ends with division of cytoplasm (cytokinesis). The interphase, though called the resting phase, is the time during which the cell is preparing for division by undergoing both cell growth and DNA replication in an orderly manner. The interphase is divided into three further phases:
Adjacent to a frequently-asked paragraph in the same chapter.
Why is interphase not considered a resting phase functionally?
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Correct answer: B — Because DNA replication and cell growth occur
Although called a resting phase, interphase involves active metabolism, growth, and DNA replication.
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Through deep analysis of NEET and NTA, 176 of the 180 ReNEET 2026 (June 21) questions were already in the MedicNEET question bank before the exam.
176/180MedicNEET's Biology question bank is built from the same NCERT lines NTA picks repeatedly. Not random MCQs — questions crafted exactly like NTA crafts them.