interphase

[ˈɪn.tər.feɪz]
nounpl: interphases
interfase
1. The period of the cell cycle during which the cell is not actively dividing, characterized by normal metabolic activities and DNA replication
During interphase, the cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis.
Durante a interfase, a célula cresce, duplica seu DNA e se prepara para a mitose.
2. In cell biology, the phase encompassing G1, S, and G2 phases of the cell cycle
Most of the cell's life is spent in interphase, where essential life processes occur.
A maior parte da vida celular é gasta em interfase, onde ocorrem processos vitais essenciais.
This is a specialized scientific term used in biology curricula in both Brazil and the United States. It is part of standard high school and university biology education in both countries, with no significant cultural variations in usage. The term is predominantly used in academic and scientific contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
resting phasenon-dividing phase
Antonyms / Antônimos
mitosismeiosiscytokinesisM phase

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interfase
Standard term used in biology textbooks and education
Rio de Janeiro
interfase
Same standard usage as throughout Brazil
São Paulo
interfase
Same standard usage as throughout Brazil
Portugal
interfase
Standard term in European Portuguese scientific contexts

Related Words

mitosiscell cycleDNA replicationG1 phaseS phaseG2 phasechromosomecentrosome
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