Describe the Cell Cycle.

All cells undergo cell division in order to replicate themselves, and this process is called the cell cycle. At the end of the cell cyclle, 2 identical daughter cells are formed. Before the major part of the cell cycle can occur, Mitosis, the cell must first create another copy of its chromosome and duplicate its subcellular components, such as mitochondria and ribosomes. 

Mitosis is the process whereby the chromosomes are pulled to different ends of the cell before division, ensuring that each daughter cell will have an identical copy of the cell's genetic material.

CE
Answered by Chloe E. Biology tutor

2908 Views

See similar Biology GCSE tutors

Related Biology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Describe and explain what is meant by ‘natural selection’. (4 marks)


How do enzymes work and what would be the effects of an increasing temperature on an enzyme controlled reaction?


Explain the process of osmosis and give an example of where this occurs (5 marks).


Name and explain the effect of fertiliser runoff into lakes


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning