1. Stage 1: INTERPHASE By Connor, Sadé, Evan, and Lindsey

2. Introducing Interphase Interphase is the first stage of the cell cycle During interphase, cells grow, make copies of their DNA, and prepare to divide into two new cells CELL CYCLE: The regular sequence of growth and division that cells go through

3. Growth In the first part of interphase, cells grow to their full size and produce structures they need Cells make copies of their mitochondria and chloroplasts

4. Copying DNA Copying DNA is the second part of Interphase Cells make a perfect copy of their DNA in its nucleus This process is called REPLICATION DNA is found in the chromatin in the nucleus DNA: Holds all the information that the cell needs to carry out its functions

5. Copying DNA (continued) Each daughter cell must have a complete set of DNA to survive, so DNA replication is very important At the end of replication, the cell will contain identical sets of DNA

6. Cells prepare for division Once the replication process is complete, the cell prepares to divide The cell produces structures that it will use to divide into two new cells At the end of Interphase, the cell is ready to divide