It consist of sequential stages of interphase(G1,S,G2) mitosis and cytokinesis
A cell can enter G0 and no longer division, but it can reenter the cell cycle in response to extracelluar stimulus.
Mitosis ensures the transfer of a complete genome from a parent cell to two genetically identical daughter cells.
Play a role in growth, tissue repair and asexual reproduce
Alternates with interphase in the cell cycle
Occurs in a sequential series of steps. (Prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase)
Controls and checkpoints regulate progression through the cycle.
Interactions between cyclins and CDKs control the cell