The Cell Cycle

Front

What phase do cells spend the majority of their life in?

Back

Interphase.

Front

What is the stage of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division?

Back

G2 phase.

Front

Which phase is not part of interphase?

Back

M phase.

Front

During which phase of the cell cycle is DNA replicated?

Back

S phase.

Front

What is the process that divides the cytoplasm of the cell called?

Back

Cytokinesis.

Front

What are the three main stages of interphase?

Back

G1, S, and G2 phases.

Front

What occurs during the G1 phase of interphase?

Back

Cell growth and normal metabolic roles.

Front

What is the significance of the S phase in the cell cycle?

Back

DNA replication occurs, resulting in two sister chromatids for each chromosome.

Front

What is the role of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

Back

To ensure that the cell is ready to proceed to the next phase and to prevent errors.

Front

What happens during the M phase of the cell cycle?

Back

Mitosis and cytokinesis occur, leading to cell division.