Introduction to Cell Cycle

Definition and significance

Phases of the cell cycle

Phases of the Cell Cycle

Interphase

G1 phase

S phase (synthesis)

G2 phase

M phase (mitotic phase)

Karyokinesis

Cytokinesis

• Mitosis
  • Prophase
  • Metaphase
  • Anaphase
  • Telophase
  • Cytokinesis
• Meiosis
  • Introduction and significance
  • Meiosis I
    • Prophase I (leptotene, zygotene, pachytene, diplotene, diakinesis)
    • Metaphase I
    • Anaphase I
    • Telophase
    • Telophase
    • Cytokinesis
    • Significance of Mitosis and Meiosis
      • Role in growth and repair
      • Genetic variation
      • Regulation of Cell Cycle
        • Checkpoints (G1, G2, M)
        • Cyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs)
      • Cancer
        • Uncontrolled cell division
        • Oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes