the cell cycle Flashcards
1
Q
what are the three stages of the cell cycle?
A
mitosis
interphase
cytokinesis
2
Q
what occurs during interphase?
A
(no division occurs)
> G1 - organelles replicate and proteins are synthesised
> S phase - DNA is replicated
> G2 - chromosomes repair and size of cell increases
3
Q
what is the G0 phase?
A
its the resting phase:
> can be temporary
> or for the rest of its life (if they are differentiated cells)
4
Q
what is the role of the M phase?
A
> to produce identical daughter cells for growth and asexual reproduction
