The document summarizes the cell cycle, which is the period between when a cell is born through cell division and when it divides into two daughter cells. The cell cycle consists of four main phases - G1 phase, S phase, G2 phase, and M phase. In G1 phase, the cell grows and determines whether to divide. It then enters S phase where DNA replication occurs, doubling the DNA content. Next is G2 phase where the cell prepares for division. Finally, in M phase the nuclear envelope breaks down and the chromosomes separate, resulting in two daughter cells. The entire cell cycle takes between 20 to 24 hours in most adult tissues.