9 Cell Cycle (Cell Division)

sexual reproduction

type of reproduction in which cells from two parents unite to form a new organism

asexual reproduction

type of reproduction in which a single parent reproduces by itself (genetically identical offspring)

binary fission

Process by which bacteria reproduce asexually

cell cycle

Series of events that cells go through as they grow and divide

Interphase

Period of the cell cycle between cell divisions; Longest stage of the cell cycle

mitosis

Part of cell division in which the nucleus divides

cytokinesis

Division of the cytoplasm (whole cell) during cell division

G1 phase

Stage of interphase in which cell grows and performs its normal functions

S phase

The synthesis phase of the cell cycle; the portion of interphase during which DNA is replicated.

G2 phase

Stage of interphase in which cell prepares for Mitosis

G1 checkpoint

This checkpoint checks for cell size, nutrients, etc., so it can divide

G2 checkpoint

This checkpoint checks for mistakes in DNA copies

mitosis checkpoint

This checkpoint triggers the exit from mitosis

cancer

Disorder in which some of the body's cells lose the ability to control growth or cell division.