This document discusses the cell cycle and cell division. It begins by explaining the importance of cell division for reproduction and growth in both unicellular and multicellular organisms. It then describes the main stages and roles of the cell cycle, including interphase and the mitotic phase. Key details are provided on DNA replication in S phase, chromosome behavior, and the stages of mitosis. The document emphasizes the critical roles of the mitotic spindle and centrosomes in proper chromosome separation during cell division. Diagrams illustrate these various stages and structures discussed in the text.