3.10 - Cell Cycle Flashcards
The phases of the cell cycle The processes that take place during interphase
1
Q
Why do organisms need new cells?
A
To grow and repair tissues
2
Q
What is the cell cycle?
A
Sequence of steps for cell division
3
Q
What are the three main phases of the cell cycle?
A
Interphase
4
Q
What happens during interphase?
A
Cells prepare for division
5
Q
What happens during mitosis?
A
Nucleus divides in two
6
Q
What happens during cytokinesis?
A
Cell and cytoplasm divide in two
7
Q
What processes occur during interphase?
A
Cell growth
8
Q
What does replicating DNA result in?
A
Double the genetic material
