Question

List the different stages of the cell cycle observed along with their significance. (Significance meaning why would the process be needed?)

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

The cell cycle has 2 main phase which includes:

1. The interphase
2. The m or mitotic phase

The interphase is further divided into different phases:

• The G0 phase which is essentially a dormant/resting phase. This stage is reserved for cells that ordinarily do not need to divide except in special cases.
• The G1 phase is a phase of growth of development for the cell. The cell increases in volume and will only be ready to divide when the adequate volume is reached.
• The S phase is the synthesis phase, a phase where DNA is synthesized and the amount of DNA in a cell is doubled. Without the doubling of the DNA, a cell will not be able to divide into daughter cells. The DNA would be shared into the daughter cells.
• The G2 phase is the stage where protein synthesis takes place and a phase that precedes the beginning of the active division phase. Adequate protein is needed for a successful cell division.

The m phase is the mitosis phase where the cell actually divides to produce daughter cells. It is divided into prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.