Phases of the Cell Cycle
Phase Stage Description
Interphase
(longest phase)
growth, organelle replication and the cell functions (longest stage)
(synthesis) DNA (chromosomes) replicated and the cell functions
growth, organelle replication and cell functions -prep for division
Mitotic (M) Phase
nuclear division (PMAT) → 2 nuclei
cell division → 2 identical daughter cells
Complete the table with the correct stages of the Cell Cycle.
Word Bank:
G1SProphasePMATMG2CytoplasmNuclearAnaphaseCytokinesisMitosisTelophase
Phase Stage Description
Interphase
G1 Growth, organelle replication, and cell functions (preparation for DNA replication)
S DNA synthesis (replication of chromosomes)
G2 Growth, organelle replication, and cell functions (preparation for mitosis)
Mitotic (M) Phase
Prophase Chromosomes condense, centrosomes and spindle fibers form
Metaphase Chromosomes align at the center of the cell
Anaphase Sister chromatids separate and move to opposite ends of the cell
Telophase Chromosomes decondense, nuclear envelop reforms
Cytokinesis Cytoplasm divides, forming two identical daughter cells