The Cell Cycle

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What is the Cell Cycle?

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The Cell Cycle is the series of phases that a cell goes through to grow and divide, including Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.

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What happens during Interphase?

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Interphase is the phase where the cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for division. It consists of G1, S, and G2 phases.

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What is Mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division where one cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells.

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What are the stages of Mitosis?

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The stages of Mitosis are Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

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What occurs during Prophase?

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During Prophase, chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.

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What is Metaphase?

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Metaphase is the stage of Mitosis where chromosomes line up at the cell's equator, and spindle fibers attach to their centromeres.

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What happens during Anaphase?

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During Anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What is Telophase?

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Telophase is the final stage of Mitosis where the chromosomes reach the poles, the nuclear envelope re-forms, and the chromosomes begin to de-condense.

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What is Cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows Mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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What are daughter cells?

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Daughter cells are the two identical cells that result from the division of a single parent cell.