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D2.1.14 (HL)—Cell growth during interphase

Interphase is metabolically active, with growth, DNA replication, organelle increase, transcription and protein synthesis before division begins in cells continually.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Objective
D2.1.14
Level
HL

Exam analysis

Chance of appearing2%of analysed past papers
Latest appearanceNovember 2022
Most common paperPaper1
Typical marks1–4

Common command terms

  • Deduce
  • State
  • Outline

Scoring notes

Common mistake
Listing G1, S and G2 without linking them to actual processes.

Recent exam appearances

November 2022Paper2 ["HL"] · TZ06(a)[ 4 ]D2.1.14 (HL)—Cell growth during interphase
November 2013Paper1 ["HL"] · TZ05[ 1 ]D2.1.14 (HL)—Cell growth during interphase
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Coverage 2013–2022 · Updated 16 Jul 2026

Concept essentials

  • Interphase includes active growth and metabolism.
  • DNA replication occurs during S phase of interphase.
  • Cells can synthesize RNA and proteins during interphase.
  • Organelle number and cytoplasm can increase before mitosis.
ConceptIB Biology HL