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A-LevelBiologyThe mitotic cell cycle9700/12 · Feb/Mar 2016 · Q161 Mark

Which statements about the cell cycle are correct? 1 The cell cycle consists of both interphase and mitosis. 2 DNA replication takes place in interphase. 3 A cell can remain in interphase for several months.

A1, 2 and 3
B1 and 2 only
C1 and 3 only
D2 and 3 only

✓ Correct answer

A: 1, 2 and 3

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The mitotic cell cycle, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, Feb/Mar 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 16.

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