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| First stage of the cell cycle. Increase in size and must pass a checkpoint. cells spends the most time in this stage |
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| Third stage of the cell cycle. Additional growth occurs and must pass a checkpoint. |
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| Second stage of the cell cycle. During this stage, cells make a copy of its nuclear DNA. Contains two complete sets of DNA by the end |
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| Fourth stage of the cell cycle. Includes Mitosis and Cytokinesis |
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| Is the division of the cell nucleus and its contents |
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| DNA and proteins condense into tightly coiled chromosomes. The nuclear envelope breaks down,centrioles begin to move to opposite poles and spindle fibers begin to form |
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| Spindle fibers begin to attach to each chromosome. They align the chromosomes along the cell equator |
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| Chromatids separate to opposite sides of the cell. Cytokinesis usually begins in late anaphase or telophase |
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| Nuclear membranes start to form, chromosomes begin to uncoil, and the spindle fibers fall apart |
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| Divides cytoplasm between two daughter cells, each with a genetically identical nucleus. The cells enter interphase and begin the cycle again. |
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| molecule that stores genetic information in all organisms |
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| small cylinder-shaped organelle made of protein tubes arranged in a circle; aids mitosis |
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| common name for a class of diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell division |
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| cancerous tumor in which cells break away and spread to other parts of the body, causing harm to the organism's health |
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| substance that produces or promotes the development of cancer |
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| having no dangerous effect on health, espeically referring to an abnormal growth of cells that are not cancerous |
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