Which Cells Would Spend the Most Time in Interphase

Question

Which cells would spend the most time in interphase?
A) skin cells on the hands
B) epithelial cells lining the intestine
C) nerve cells in the brain
D) mucous membrane cells in the mouth

Accepted Answer

Nerve cells in the brain are typically not actively dividing, meaning they spend most of their time in interphase. Skin cells on the hands and mucous membrane cells in the mouth are constantly being replaced and regenerated, so they would spend less time in interphase. Epithelial cells lining the intestine also have a high turnover rate, so they would also spend less time in interphase.