Question

summarize the cell cycle
complete the following passage using terms from the diagram to the right.

1. during the cell cycle, the cell divides its nucleus and chromosomes during

. the cytoplasm and cell membrane divide during
. before the cell can divide again, it must grow and synthesize proteins during the
phase and duplicate its chromosomes during the
phase.
(diagram: a pie - chart showing the cell cycle with parts like g₁ phase, s phase, g₂ phase (under interphase), and m phase (with mitosis and cytokinesis) and cell cycle arrow)

Explanation:

• Mitosis is the stage where the cell's nucleus and chromosomes divide.
• Cytokinesis follows mitosis, dividing the cytoplasm and cell membrane.
• The G₁ phase is the first growth stage of interphase, focused on cell growth and protein synthesis.
• The S phase of interphase is when the cell duplicates its chromosomes.

Answer:

1. During the cell cycle, the cell divides its nucleus and chromosomes during Mitosis. The cytoplasm and cell membrane divide during Cytokinesis. Before the cell can divide again, it must grow and synthesize proteins during the G₁ phase and duplicate its chromosomes during the S phase.