The cell cycle consists of interphase and the mitotic phase. Interphase includes the G1, S, and G2 phases where the cell grows and duplicates its DNA. Mitosis then follows, consisting of prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase where the cell splits its duplicated DNA and divides into two daughter cells identical to the original.

1. Cell cycle
• To divide, a cell must complete
several important tasks: it must
grow, copy its genetic material
(DNA), and physically split into
two daughter cells.
• In eukaryotic cells, the stages of
the cell cycle are divided into two
major phases: interphase and
the mitotic (M) phase.

2. Interphase
Interphase is the longest stage of cell cycle, Interphase can be divided
into three phases: G1 phase, S phase, and G2 phase.
• G1 phase, During G phase, the cell grows physically larger, copies organelles.
• S phase, In S phase, the cell synthesizes a complete copy of the DNA in its nucleus. It
also duplicates a microtubule-organizing structure called the centrosome.
• G2 phase, During the second gap phase, or G phase, the cell grows more, makes
proteins and organelles.

3. Mitosis
• Mitosis is a type of cell division in which one cell (the mother) divides
to produce two new cells (the daughters) that are genetically identical
to itself.
• Mitosis consists of four basic phases: prophase, metaphase,
anaphase, and telophase.