The cell grows, makes a copy of its DNA, and prepares to divide into 2 cells.
Or for APEX---->The chromosomes are duplicated or the cells prepare for mitosis
The cell prepares for mitosis.
Organelles are manufactured(apex)
I think the egg because it’s the start of their life cycle, or something. I don’t think the chicken came first bc the egg would be the baby and the chicken the adult.