| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Interphase | the phase of the cell cycle in which the cell spends the majority of its time |
| G1 | sub-phase of interphase; when cell acquires nutirents, grows, and carries out special functions |
| G0 | phase in which the cell lives out the rest of its life without dividing |
| S | sub-phase of interphase; when histones peak and there is a duplication of DNA |
| G2 | sub-phase of interphase; when the cell synthesis protiens for mitosis and cytokinesis |
| Prophase | stage of mitosis in which replicated chromosomes condense and nuclear membrane dissociates |
| Metaphase | stage of mitosis in which replicated chromosomes align at the center of the cell |
| Anaphase | phase of mitosis where sister chromatids separate and daughter chromosomes migrate to opposite poles of the cell |
| Telophase | phase of mitosis where nuclear membrane reforms and the spindle fibers disappear |
| Cytokinesis | division of the cytoplasm at the end of cell division |
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