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    The document contains responses to two questions. For the first question, the respondent argues that the interphase stage of the cell cycle is the most important because cells spend most of their time (23 out of 24 hours) in preparation during this stage by growing, replicating DNA, and synthesizing proteins and molecules needed for successful cell division. Without proper preparation during interphase, cell division could be compromised and lead to mutations or cell death. The second question asks if plants can survive without vascular tissue. The respondent claims that while vascular tissue is important for transporting water and nutrients in high plants, nonvascular bryophyte plants like mosses can survive via diffusion processes without vascular tissue.

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    The document contains responses to two questions. For the first question, the respondent argues that the interphase stage of the cell cycle is the most important because cells spend most of their time (23 out of 24 hours) in preparation during this stage by growing, replicating DNA, and synthesizing proteins and molecules needed for successful cell division. Without proper preparation during interphase, cell division could be compromised and lead to mutations or cell death. The second question asks if plants can survive without vascular tissue. The respondent claims that while vascular tissue is important for transporting water and nutrients in high plants, nonvascular bryophyte plants like mosses can survive via diffusion processes without vascular tissue.

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    Module 2 The Plant Cells and Tissues DB

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    Question 1: 

    In your opinion, what is the most important stage in the cell cycle? Why?
    Question 2: Do you think a plant can survive without the vascular tissue? Give an
    example of a plant which does not have vascular tissues?

    Question 1: In your opinion, what is the most important stage in the cell cycle? Why?

    Although all stages of the cell cycle are vital, I’d say that the preparation stage, the interphase, would be
    the most critical. Considering the time allotment of each stage of the cycle which happens with a total
    cycle time of 24 hours, about eleven (11) hours are allotted for G1 phase, eight (8) hours for S phase,
    four (4) hours for G2, and only one (1) hour for Mitosis. The cell technically spends 23/24 of its time
    preparing for the cell division. During this length is when the cell grows and acquires nutrients, DNA gets
    replicated, and proteins and other molecules get synthesized—all in preparation for the cell before it
    divides. If it doesn’t proceed successfully, complications in the cell division would be expected. The
    process mitosis will indubitably not be conducive.

    Thinking of the cell cycle as an event—like a wedding or so. Most of the effort and time of the organizers
    will be spent on the preparation which may take a length of time of about months. Then the actual
    wedding (which is what most awaits) would only last for a day. If it isn’t for the preparation which
    consumed the time of the organizers, there wouldn’t be a perfect event, a perfect wedding. It would be
    similar (in a way) for the cells. They should be made sure to be prepared and well-nourished before they
    get to their big event—before they divide. Not going through it would complicates their living.
    Abnormalities like mutations which can lead to detrimental effects like cell death or cancer would most
    likely ensue. So, if there is a most important stage of the cell cycle, it would be interphase. Preparation is
    always the key.

    P.S. If asked specifically on what stage of the interphase though, I’d say it’s the Synthesis for me! This is
    when the synthesis or replication of DNA happens for when then cell enters cell division, there would be
    double the genetic material and allow the splitting of DNA into daughter cells. Basically, it makes sure
    that the daughter cell would have the same genetic make-up of their parent cell and serve the purpose
    of cellular reproduction—which is to reproduce a copy of a preexisting cell.

    Question 2: Do you think a plant can survive without the vascular tissue? Give an example of a plant
    which does not have vascular tissues? (just to give my idea)

    Essentially, vascular tissues are the xylem and phloem which transports water and minerals from roots
    to leaves and transports food from the leaves to all parts of the plants, respectively. High plants possess
    this for transportation of their necessities throughout the plant. If it isn’t for them, plants will most likely
    die from the lack of nutrients. However, there is a specific group of nonvascular plants called the
    bryophytes. For them, the transportation of water and nutrients happens via diffusion process. An
    example would be mosses!

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