Which of the following correctly describes the two phases of the cell cycle? A. Cells grow and develop during interphase. Cells reproduce during the mitotic phase.
B. Cells grow and develop during the mitotic phase. Cells reproduce during the interphase.
C. The nucleus of a cell divides during interphase. The cytoplasm of a cell divides during mitotic phase.
D. The nucleus of a cell divides during mitotic phase. The cytoplasm of a cell divides during interphase.

the answer is A

Explanation:

Cell cycle refers to the series of processes that leads to the growth/development and division of a cell. The cell cycle uses MITOSIS for cell growth. Mitosis comprises of two distinct stages namely: INTERPHASE AND MITOTIC PHASE. The interphase is referred to as the resting phase of the cell in which the cell grows and develops.

On the other hand, MITOTIC PHASE is the stage where the actual division of the nucleus (karyokinesis) and cytoplasm (cytokinesis) generally called CELL DIVISION occurs. Therefore, the cell reproduces i.e. one cell forming two, in the mitotic phase.