Human Genetics

The progression during which a cell divides and grows is known as the Cell Cycle. It is necessary for cell division, which enables development, tissue repair, and homeostasis maintenance in living things. The mitotic (M) phase and interphase are the two primary phases of cycle

1. Interphase: The cell performs its regular tasks and gets ready to divide. There are three sub phases to it: G1 phase (Gap 1): The cell develops and performs routine tasks. DNA replication takes place during the S phase (synthesis), guaranteeing that every daughter cell receives an exact duplicate of the genome. The cell keeps growing and gets ready for mitosis during the G2 phase (Gap 2).

2. The cell truly divides during the mitotic (M) phase. There are two procedures involved: Mitosis: the nucleus splitting into two nuclei that are genetically similar. The process by which the cytoplasm divides into two daughter cells are known as cytokinesis. For healthy growth, the cell cycle must be regulated, and abnormalities can result in illnesses like cancer.