cell cycle and mitosis

The cell cycle is the series of phases that a cell goes through to grow and divide, including interphase and the mitotic phase.

The main phases of the cell cycle are Interphase (G1, S, G2) and M phase (Mitosis and Cytokinesis).

During Interphase, the cell grows (G1), duplicates its DNA (S), and prepares for mitosis (G2).

M phase is the part of the cell cycle where mitosis and cytokinesis occur, resulting in cell division.

The stages of mitosis in order are Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

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

Metaphase is the stage of mitosis where chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane.

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

During Telophase, chromosomes de-condense back into chromatin, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.

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