Cell Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
G1
A
Cell prepares to make DNA
RNA and protein synthesis and cell grows
2
Q
S
A
DNA synthesis occurs
2 separate sets of chromosomes arise - one for each daughter cell
3
Q
G2
A
DNA synthesis stops
Cell prepares for mitosis
4
Q
M
A
Cell actually divides
5
Q
G0
A
Not part of the cell cycle
Cell is not dividing
Cell can remain in this phase for days, weeks, years
6
Q
Where is the restriction point in the cell cycle?
A
In phase G1
