Which of the following pairs of processes encompasses the entire cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is composed of two main stages: interphase (which includes G1, S, and G2 phases) and cell division (which includes mitosis and cytokinesis). Therefore, the pair of processes that encompass the entire cell cycle is cell division and interphase. Option A includes only G1 phase and mitosis, option B includes only G1 phase and G2 phase, and option C includes interphase (which encompasses G1, S, and G2 phases) and metaphase (which is a substage of mitosis).

Which of the Following Pairs of Processes Encompasses the Entire