Overview
The cell cycle is a fundamental process that allows cells to grow, replicate their DNA, and divide into new cells. It consists of several phases, including interphase, where the cell prepares for division, and the mitotic phase, which includes mitosis and cytokinesis. Understanding the cell cycle is...
Key Terms
Example: During interphase, the cell increases in size and duplicates its DNA.
Example: Mitosis ensures that each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.
Example: Cytokinesis occurs after mitosis, completing the cell division process.
Example: In G1 phase, the cell synthesizes proteins and organelles.
Example: During the S phase, each chromosome is duplicated to form sister chromatids.
Example: In G2 phase, the cell checks for DNA errors and prepares for division.