Overview of the Cell Cycle

Overview of the Cell Cycle

The Cell Cycle is a process of cell growth and division, which ultimately yields two daughter cells. It can be simplified into two stages: interphase and mitosis.

Interphase is commonly referred to as the resting stage of the cell cycle, and prepares the cell for mitosis.

During mitosis, the chromosomes in the nucleus separate (nuclear division) as well as the cytoplasm (cytokinesis). Mitosis can be broken down into five stages: prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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