Cell Cycle

Real World Example

Imagine trying to maintain a well-organized kitchen where you regularly prepare meals, clean up, and restock supplies. This routine is similar to the cell cycle, where a cell grows, duplicates its contents, divides, and then prepares to do it all over again. Just as you have to chop vegetables, wash dishes, and ensure the pantry is stocked, a cell must go through phases of growth (G1 phase), DNA replication (S phase), preparation for division (G2 phase), and finally, division (mitosis) to function efficiently and continue its life cycle.