Cell Cycle

Definition

The cell cycle is the series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication. It consists of stages such as interphase (growth), mitosis (nuclear division), and cytokinesis (cell division).

Related terms

Interphase:

This is a phase in the cell cycle where a cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis.

Mitosis:

This is a part of the cell cycle where replicated chromosomes are separated into two new nuclei.

Cytokinesis:

This stage follows mitosis and involves the division of cytoplasm to form two separate daughter cells.