GENERAL

BIOLOGY I
CELL CYCLE
LET US
REVIEW
Pour It
Out
 LEARNING
OBJECTIVES:
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. identify the phases of the cell cycle and their
control points;
2. characterize the phases of the cell cycle and their
control points;
3. recognize the importance of cell cycle in the
normal functioning of an organism.
The cell cycle is a
complex sequence
of events by which
cells grow and
divide. It is divided
into four major
phases
The Stages of Interphase
During interphase, the cell grows, develops
into a mature, functioning cell, duplicates its
DNA, and prepares for division. Interphase is
divided into three stages as G1, S, and G2
also called Gap1 or Growth Phase 1,
Synthesis Phase, and Gap2 or Growth Phase 2
The Stages of Interphase
Phase Stage Description
Growth Phase 1 (G1) Cells increase in size.
Organelles are being built.
INTERPHASE DNA synthesis starts.
Synthesis Cell copies its DNA in
preparation for cell
division.
Growth Phase 2 (G2) Cells continue to grow, and
protein synthesis continues
in preparation for the
division of its nucleus.
Mitosis and Cytokinesis
The stages of mitosis and cytokinesis follow
interphase. Mitosis (M) involves the division
of the nucleus and the genetic material
Mitosis and Cytokinesis
Mitosis and Cytokinesis
In cytokinesis, the cytoplasm and the
two nuclei are distributed into the
two forming daughter cells, which
then physically separate.
Mitosis and Cytokinesis
Quality Control
Checkpoints
Cell cycle checkpoints are important
regulatory requirements before the
cell cycle continues
 Activity: Cell Cycle
Directions: Complete the table below. In the first column, indicate the
distinct phases of cell cycle and their check points. For the second column,
indicate the events or activities in each phases using your own
understanding
Cell Cycle Phase/Checkpoints Events/Activities in the cell