Why is the cell cycle important for organisms?
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Why is the cell cycle important for organisms?
Cell cycle:
The cell cycle is a cyclic pathway comprising of successive steps that actively dividing cells go through. It consists of interphase (sub-divided into G1, S and G2 stages), mitosis or meiotic stages and the cytoplasmic division stage (cytokinesis).
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View this answerThe cell cycle processes play various important roles in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Mitotic cell division is responsible for growth...
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Chapter 11 / Lesson 23Get the facts about mitotic cell division. Learn what mitotic cell division is, what functions it serves, and why mitosis is so important to all living things.