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# The Cell Cycle The image shows a diagram and notes about the cell cycle. ## Diagram The diagram is a circular representation of the cell cycle, with different phases labeled and illustrated. * **Interphase:** This phase is depicted as a large section of the circle. It is further divided into t...

# The Cell Cycle The image shows a diagram and notes about the cell cycle. ## Diagram The diagram is a circular representation of the cell cycle, with different phases labeled and illustrated. * **Interphase:** This phase is depicted as a large section of the circle. It is further divided into three sub-phases: * G1 phase: Cell growth and synthesis of proteins and organelles. * S phase: DNA replication occurs. * G2 phase: Cell prepares for cell division. * **Mitose:** This phase is shown with arrows leading from Interphase, and is presented as a separate section of the circle illustrated with different stages of the mitosis process (Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase). * **G2 Phase:** Cell growth and preparation for cell division. * **G1 Phase:** Initial cell growth and preparatory stages. **Other elements in the diagram:** * **Stages of Mitosis:** Individual boxes showing different stages of mitosis (Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase). Each stage has a brief description or illustration of the events. * **Cytokinesis:** The final stage where the cell physically divides. ## Notes The notes provide definitions and explanations of key terms related to the cell cycle, including: * **Chromosome:** A thread-like structure of DNA and proteins that carries genetic information. * **Chromatid:** Each half of a replicated chromosome. * **Centromere:** A region of the chromosome that holds the two sister chromatids together. * **Spindle Apparatus:** Microtubules that are involved in moving chromosomes during cell division. * **Cell Plate:** The structural component that forms during cytokinesis in plant cells to create the cell wall. * **Aquatorial Plate or Plane:** The plane where the chromosomes line up during metaphase. The notes also include diagrams or drawings to illustrate the stages. **Key concepts**: * Cell cycle phases * DNA replication * Mitosis * Meiosis