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Which of the following terms includes all of the others?**

- a. Interphase
- b. Mitosis
- c. Cell cycle
- d. Prophase

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Final answer:

The cell cycle includes all other terms as it comprises both interphase and the mitotic phase, which includes prophase. It represents the complete series of events that a cell goes through in preparation for division and actual division.

Step-by-step explanation:

The term that includes all of the others mentioned: Interphase, Mitosis, Prophase, is the Cell Cycle. The cell cycle is composed of two main phases: interphase and the mitotic phase.

Interphase itself is further subdivided into three stages which are G₁ (first gap), S (synthesis of DNA), and G₂ (second gap). During interphase, the cell grows, performs its normal functions, and prepares for division by duplicating its DNA. The mitotic phase then follows, comprising of mitosis (which includes prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase) and cytokinesis, where the cell actually divides into two daughter cells.

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