Which of the phases of cell cycle is of ...

Which of the phases of cell cycle is of longest duration ?

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Interphase is to the longest duration. It has following events and is divided in the following phases
(a) `G_(1)` phase (Gap 1) Corresponds to the interval between mitosis and initiation of DNA replication. Cell is metabolically active and continuously grows but does not replicate its DNA.
(b) S-phase (Synthesis phase) Marks the peroid during which DNA synthesis or replication takes place.
(i) Amount of DNA per cell doubles.
(ii) No increase in chromosome number.
(c) `G_(2)` phase (Gap 2) Proteins are synthesised for the preparation of cell division, while cell growth continues.

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Longest phase of cell cycle is :-

Prophase

Telephase

`G_(1)`

`G_(2)`

Four phases of cell cycle are

`G_(1) to S to G_(2) to M`

`S to G_(1) to G_(2) to M`

`G_(1) to G_(2) to S to M`

`M to G_(1) to G_(2) to S`

Which is the longest phase of cell cycle

M-phase

Interphase

Leptotene

S-phase.