Definition

The period in the cell cycle when a cell is not dividing, occurring between two successive divisions.

Example

During interphase, the cell grows and prepares for the next division.

Conversation

Have you learned about interphase in biology yet?

Yeah, it's the phase when the cell prepares for division, right?

Exactly! It's such an important part of the cell cycle.

I find it fascinating how much happens during interphase.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Interphase → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "phase" (from Greek "phasis", meaning appearance or stage). The word describes the stage that occurs between two phases in a process, particularly in cell division.

Memory Tip

Think of something that happens 'between' ('inter-') different 'stages' ('phase') — that's what interphase means.

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