Med Bio Ch.7.1 Pg.4

Cell Cycle

The regular pattern of growth, DNA replication, and cell division that occurs in eukaryotic cells.

Mitosis

The dividing phase of the cell cycle.

Interphase

The phase of the cell cycle during which the cell grows, carries out normal functions, and replicates its organelles.

Synthesis (S) Phase

The stage in the cell cycle where DNA is replicated.

Gap 1 (G1) Phase

The initial stage of interphase where cells grow and carry out normal functions.

Gap 2 (G2) Phase

The final stage of interphase where additional growth occurs before mitosis.

G₂ Checkpoint

A regulatory checkpoint in the cell cycle that ensures everything is ready for mitosis.

Cytokinesis

The process that follows mitosis and divides the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells.

M Phase

The phase in the cell cycle which includes both mitosis and cytokinesis.

Prophase

The first phase of mitosis where chromatin condenses into chromosomes.

Metaphase

The phase of mitosis where chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane.

Anaphase

The phase of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

Telophase

The final phase of mitosis during which the nuclear membrane reforms around each set of chromosomes.