The cell cycle and mitosis

• What is the purpose of cell division in the body?

  To allow the body to grow and replace damaged cells
• What is the cell cycle?

  The process by which cells divide repeatedly
• Do only humans undergo cell division?

  No, animals and plants also undergo cell division
• What are the stages of the cell cycle?

  • G₁: First growth stage
  • S: Synthesis stage where DNA is replicated
  • G₂: Second growth stage
• What happens during the S phase of the cell cycle?

  DNA is replicated
• What is mitosis?

  Mitosis is the process where a cell splits into two
• Why is DNA replication important for cell division?

  It ensures that each new cell has a complete set of DNA
• What are the three separate growth stages in the cell cycle?

  G₁, S, and G₂