Cell cycle

• What are the three main stages of the cell cycle?


  1. replication of DNA and synthesis of organelles
  2. Mitosis
  3. Division of cell
• Why is mitosis important?


  Produces identical cells which all have the same genetic information

  produces additional cells for growth and repair
• Describe the first stage of the cell cycle?


  longest stage cells grow and increase in mass, replicate DNA and synthesis organelles
• Describe the second stage of the cell cycle?


  each chromosome in a pair is pulled to the opposite poles of the cell, then the nucleus divides
• Describe the third stage of the cell cycle?


  The cytoplasm and cell membrane divide

  two identical daughter cells are produced