What is the major difference between M phase and interphase of the cell cycle?     We can see activity within the cell only during M phase.   Interphase is when the cell divides, whereas M phase is where it is mute.   We can see activity within the cell only during interphase.   M phase involves color changes, which is why there are chromosomes.

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What is the major difference between M phase and interphase of the cell cycle?

 

 

We can see activity within the cell only during M phase.

 

Interphase is when the cell divides, whereas M phase is where it is mute.

 

We can see activity within the cell only during interphase.

 

M phase involves color changes, which is why there are chromosomes.

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