Cellular contents apart from chromosomes are duplicated.
Growth Phase 1 Checkpoint
At the end of G1 the cells are checked for specific markers.
Checked for...
Nutrients
Growth Factors
DNA damage
Cell Size
If all markers are satisfied the cell is triggered to enter the Synthesis phase. If not the cell enters G0
G0
Where the cell enters permanent cell arrest (no longer viable) if...
Cell becomes specialised (no longer able to divide)
Is no longer able to carry out it's functions indefinately
If DNA is damaged (harmful mutation)
The majority of cells (normal) divide a limited
number of times eventually becoming senescent
Senescent - A cell that is no
longer capable of dividing but
still alive and metabolically
active
Synthesis Phase
Each of the chromosomes in the cell is duplicated
Growth Phase 2
The cell checks the duplicated chromosomes for error
Makes repairs if necessary
Growth Phase 2 Checkpoint
At the end of G2 phase the cell is again checked for specific markers.
Cell checked for...
Size of cell
DNA replication
DNA damage
Mitotic Phase
Mitosis
Prophase
First phase of mitosis Chromosomes become visible,
nuclear envelop dissolves, spindle forms Chromatin
condenses into chromosomes
Metaphase
Second phase of mitosis Chromosomes line up in the
middle of the cell Metaphase Plate
Anaphase
Third phase of mitosis during which chromatids separate and are pulled to opposite sides of the cell
Telophase
the final stage of meiosis when the chromosomes move toward opposite ends of the nuclear spindle.
The chromosomes start to uncoil and the nucleolus is formed and the nuclear envelope reforms.
Cytokinesis
After Mitosis the cytoplasm divides and two cells are produced