Overview
Interphase is a crucial part of the cell cycle, consisting of three distinct phases: G1, S, and G2. During G1, the cell grows and prepares for DNA replication, while in the S phase, the DNA is replicated to ensure that each daughter cell will have a complete set of chromosomes. The G2 phase involves...
Key Terms
Example: The cell cycle includes interphase and mitosis.
Example: During G1, the cell increases in size and synthesizes proteins.
Example: In the S phase, each chromosome is duplicated.
Example: During G2, the cell checks for DNA errors.
Example: Mitosis follows interphase in the cell cycle.
Example: Humans have 46 chromosomes in each cell.
Related Topics
Mitosis
The process of cell division that follows interphase, resulting in two daughter cells.
intermediateMeiosis
A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, important for sexual reproduction.
advancedCell Signaling
The process by which cells communicate with each other, influencing cell cycle progression.
intermediateKey Concepts
Cell CycleDNA ReplicationCell GrowthMitosis Preparation