Cell Life Cycle

What lifespan do all cells go through?

Cell cycle

When does cell cycle start?

As soon as new cell is produced

When does the cell cycle end?

It ends with possible cell division

What are the three steps to cell cycle?

• Interphase

• Mitosis

• Cytokinesis

What is Interphase?

A normal function, preparing to divide (the non-division stage of the life cycle)

What is Mitosis?

The division of genetic material

What is Cytokinesis?

The division of the cytoplasm

What is G0?

The default stage when cells perform normal actives.

What is the first gap phase (G1)?

The growth and build up of chemicals.

Where do non-diving cells go until further notice?

G0

What is Synthesis phase (S)?

Replication of DNA

What is the second gap phase (G2)?

Growth and build up of chemicals for division.

During Interphase when the DNA is loose and easily accesible what is it called?

Chromatin

What does Chromatin mean?

Unwound thread

What happens during Synthesis phase?

Chromosomes are being copied during S phase and is connected to the originals, forming sister chromatids.

When will the sister chromatids be completed into visible X shapes.

At the start of Mitosis