LAQ : What is the cell cycle? Briefly describe the phases of the cell cycle

Question

What is the cell cycle? Briefly describe the phases of the cell cycle.

Answer

The cell cycle is the sequence of events that a cell undergoes as it divides and duplicates its contents to produce two daughter cells.

Phases of the cell cycle:

1. Interphase: The cell prepares for division, grows, and duplicates its DNA.
2. Mitosis: The cell’s nucleus divides into two identical nuclei, each containing a complete set of DNA.
3. Cytokinesis: The cell’s cytoplasm divides, and two daughter cells are formed.