The Cell Life Cycle

Interphase

longest part of cell cycle. Divided into 3 main parts, G1 Stage, S Stage, G2 Stage

G1 Stage of Interphase

when cell grows and develops and new proteins are made

S Stage of Interphase

Chromosomes replicate in the nucleus to form a new set of identical chromosomes so that when the cell divides each new cell will hace the correct number of chromosomes.

G2 Stage

the cell is getting ready for mitosis and is making RNA and proteins that will be needed when the cell divides.

Mitosis

the division of the nucleus, “One diploid cell divides to form two identical diploid cells”

Prophase

chromatin coils up, shortens, and thickens. Nuclear envelope begins to disappear and the chromosomes are visible.

Metaphase

the chromosomes line up at the middle of the nucleus

Anaphase

chromosomes are in pairs called chromatids, and they pull apart to opposite sides of the cells

Telophase

new nuclear envelope forms around each set of chromosomes

Cytokineses

“CYTOPLASMIC DIVISION” - when the entire cell divides

Cell Differentation

cell grows and develops unique structures to perform its specific functions