The cell cycle consists of several key phases that can be identified in the following sequence:
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Interphase: This is the longest phase of the cell cycle and is divided into three sub-phases:
- G1 Phase (Gap 1): The cell grows and carries out normal functions while preparing for DNA replication.
- S Phase (Synthesis): DNA is replicated, resulting in two copies of each chromosome.
- G2 Phase (Gap 2): The cell continues to grow and prepares for mitosis, including synthesizing proteins and organelles.
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M Phase (Mitosis): This phase includes:
- Prophase: Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.
- Metaphase: Chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane.
- Anaphase: Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.
- Telophase: Nuclear envelopes reform around the separated sets of chromosomes, which begin to de-condense.
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Cytokinesis: This process occurs at the end of mitosis and involves the division of the cytoplasm, resulting in two daughter cells.
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