1
Q
Cell Cycle
A
regular pattern of growth, DNA duplication and cell division in eukaryotic cells
2
Q
G1
growth one
A
- cell grows
- carries out normal functions
- making more DNA & proteins
- building up energy reserves
3
Q
S phase
DNA Synthesis phase
A
- DNA synthesis
- doubles amount of chromosomoes (92)
4
Q
G2
growth two, psot synthesis phase
A
- additional growth,
- prep for cell division
- repenishes cell energy
- makes copies of organelles & other substances
- breakes down cytoskeleton
5
Q
M phase
A
Cell division
mitosis & cytokinesis
6
Q
what is the purpose of the cell cycle
A
to make 2 genetically identical diploid daughter cells
