1. Cell Cycle By student’s name, period #
The regular sequence of growth & division that cells undergo.
*IPMAT + C
I= first stage
PMAT= second stage
C= third stage
I= Interphase
P= Prophase
M= Metaphase
A= Anaphase
T= Telophase
C= Cytokinesis

2. Stage 1: Interphase
Usually the longest phase in the cell cycle
Growth & cellular functions (A cell grows to its mature size)
Makes a copy of its DNA (replication)
Prepares to divide

3. A cell’s nucleus divides into two new nuclei Prophase
Stage 2: Mitosis
A cell’s nucleus divides into two new nuclei
Prophase
Chromatin condenses to form chromosomes
Spindle fiber forms
Nuclear membrane breaks down

4. Stage 2: Mitosis Metaphase
Chromosomes line up across the middle of the cell
Chromosomes attach to spindle fibers at centromere

5. Stage 2: Mitosis Anaphase Centromers split
Chromatids move towards opposite ends of the cell
Nucleus is gone

6. Stage 2: Mitosis Telophase Chromosomes stretch out
New nuclear membranes form

7. Stage 3: Cytokinesis
Cell membrane pinches to form two new daughter cells with identical sets of chromosomes

8. Cell Cycle