The two major stages of the cell cycle are
A) interphase and prophase.
B) interphase and mitosis.
C) mitosis and meiosis.
D) mitosis and apoptosis.
E) anaphase and telophase.

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The cell cycle consists of two major stages: interphase and mitosis. During interphase, the cell grows and replicates its DNA in preparation for cell division, while during mitosis, the replicated chromosomes are separated into two identical sets of chromosomes, which are then distributed into two new daughter cells.

The Two Major Stages of the Cell Cycle Are