The Cell Cycle - 7th Grade NOTES | Latest Update 2025 | Rated A+

What is the cell cycle? - The sequence of growth and division in a cell. In the cell cycle, who divides? - One parent cell forms two daughter cells with the same DNA. What is DNA? - Genetic material. What are the the stages of the cell cycle? - 1. Interphase 2. Mitosis 3. Cytokinesis What stage is the cell "IN" most of the time? - InterphaseWhat happens in Stage 1 of the cell cycle? - Interphase: **Most of the time the cell is "IN" this stage. 1. Cell grows to mature size. 2. DNA replication - makes a copy of DNA directions. 3. Prepares to divide. What happens in Stage 2 of the cell cycle? - Mitosis: 1. Cell's nucleus divides. 2. One copy of the DNA is provided to each of the daughters cells **It takes four phases to complete mitosis** What are the four phases of Mitosis? - 1. Prophase 2. Metaphase 3. Anaphase 4. Telophase