The period of the cell cycle during which the nucleus is not undergoing division; the cell is performing its job during this time; divided into three phases of its own: G1 (growth), S (synthesis [copying] of DNA), and G2 (preparation for mitosis or meiosis).

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1. The period of the cell cycle during which the nucleus is not undergoing division; the cell is performing its job during this time; divided into three phases of its own: G1 (growth), S (synthesis [copying] of DNA), and G2 (preparation for mitosis or meiosis).