The total length of the cell cycle of cells in a cell culture is 24 hours. M phase is found to be 1 hour, S phase is found to be 9 hours and G₂ is found to be 4.5 hours. How long is G₁? A)24 hours B)9.5 hours C)9 hours D)1 hour E)4.5 hours

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The total cell cycle length is 24 hours. M phase is 1 hour, S phase is 9 hours, and G2 phase is 4.5 hours. To find the length of G1 phase, subtract the lengths of M, S, and G2 phases from the total cycle length: 24 - (1 + 9 + 4.5) = 9.5 hours.

The Total Length of the Cell Cycle of Cells in a Cell