The Cell Cycle

Front

What is the cell cycle?

Back

The cell cycle is the series of stages that a cell goes through to grow and divide, including interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis.

Front

What are the main stages of the cell cycle?

Back

The main stages of the cell cycle are Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.

Front

What happens during Interphase?

Back

During Interphase, the cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for division.

Front

What is Mitosis?

Back

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

Front

What is Cytokinesis?

Back

Cytokinesis is the final stage of the cell cycle where the cytoplasm of a parent cell divides into two daughter cells.

Front

What is Telophase?

Back

Telophase is the final stage of mitosis where the chromosomes begin to de-condense and the nuclear envelope re-forms.

Front

What is Prophase?

Back

Prophase is the first stage of mitosis where the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes and the nuclear envelope breaks down.

Front

What is Anaphase?

Back

Anaphase is the stage of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite ends of the cell.

Front

What is Metaphase?

Back

Metaphase is the stage of mitosis where chromosomes line up at the cell's equator before being separated.

Front

What is a Parent Cell?

Back

A Parent Cell is the original cell that divides to form daughter cells during the cell cycle.