Cell Division (Interphase+Mitosis)

Cell Cycle

The process of cell division consisting of two main processes - Interphase and Mitosis/Cytokinesis.

Interphase

The resting phase of a cell where it prepares for division.

Mitosis

The process of a cell splitting into two daughter cells, ensuring genetic continuity.

G0 Phase

The resting phase of a cell where it is not growing.

G1 Phase

Checkpoint 1 of Interphase where the cell prepares for division by doubling in size and the centrosome doubles.

S Phase

The phase of Interphase where DNA replicates and chromosomes replicate to form chromatids.

G2 Phase

Checkpoint 2 of Interphase where it checks if DNA was copied properly.

Prophase

The first stage of Mitosis where centrosomes move to opposite sides of the cell, chromatids join at the centromere, nucleus disappears, and spindle fibers attach to chromatids.

Metaphase

The second stage of Mitosis where sister chromatids line up along the metaphase plate and are held perpendicular to the microtubules.

Anaphase

The third stage of Mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled towards the centrosomes as the spindle fibers shorten.

Telophase

The fourth stage of Mitosis where spindle fibers disappear, nucleus reforms, chromatids uncoil into chromatin, and cytoplasm pinches at the equator creating a furrow.

Cytokinesis

The final stage of cell division where the cell splits into two daughter cells and the cytoplasm and organelles are evenly distributed.