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In cell cycle, which stage is also called the resting phase?A. S phaseB. TelophaseC. CytokinesisD. Interphase

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D. Interphase

Interphase is often referred to as the resting phase, although it is a very active and dynamic period in the cell cycle. It consists of three subphases: G1 (cell growth), S (DNA synthesis), and G2 (preparation for cell division). While cells are not actively dividing during G1, S, and G2, various important cellular activities and preparations for division take place during this time.