What is the cell cycle?

The cell cycle is the series of events that a cell goes through as it grows, duplicates its genetic material, and divides into two daughter cells. The cycle is controlled by a complex network of regulatory proteins and checkpoints that ensure the genetic information is duplicated and distributed accurately to each daughter cell. There are four stages of the cell cycle: G1 (gap 1), S (synthesis), G2 (gap 2), and M (mitosis). During each stage, specific processes occur, such as DNA replication in S phase or chromosome segregation in M phase. The cell cycle is vital for the body's growth and development, as well as for the repair and replacement of damaged tissues.

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