Cell Cycle:This is the process by which a cell duplicates its DNA and divides into two daughter cells.
Apoptosis:Also known as programmed cell death, this process eliminates cells that are damaged beyond repair, preventing them from becoming potentially harmful.
Cyclins and Cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs): These are proteins involved in regulating the progression of a cell through the cell cycle. They act like green lights at traffic intersections, signaling when it's safe for a cell to proceed to the next stage of division.