Cell Cycle and Division

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The regular pattern of growth, DNA duplication, and cell division in eukaryotic cells.

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Cell cycle

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The process by which one cell splits into two daughter cells.

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Cell division

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The stage of the cell cycle where the cell grows, performs normal functions, and prepares for division (includes G1, S, G2).

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Interphase

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Division of the cell’s nucleus and contents.

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Mitosis (M phase)

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Division of the cytoplasm, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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Cytokinesis

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First stage of the cell cycle; cell grows, carries out normal functions, and replicates organelles.

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Gap 1 (G1)

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Stage where DNA is replicated (copied).

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Synthesis (S phase)

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Additional growth occurs; cell prepares for mitosis.

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Gap 2 (G2)

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A resting state where cells carry out normal functions but do not divide.

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G0 phase

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Chromosomes condense, spindle fibers form, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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Prophase