Question

Given the data, how long is the cell cycle for these cells?

Answer 1

There is no as such fixed time period within which a cell divides. Different cells take different time periods to divide and complete the cell cycle however in human beings a typical cell takes 24 hours to divide while the cells in the intestine complete on life cycle of cell formation in 9-10 hours.

As given in this case

It takes three hours for the nucleus to divide = 3 hours

One hour for the cytoplasm to divide = 2

It takes two hours for the cell to copy its genetic material. = 2 hours

So one cycle of cell division takes place with in (3+2+2) = 7 hours

After 8 hours the same process is repeated and thus the total time taken for division = (7+8+7) = 22 hours