Cell division processes explained comprehensively, covering both detailed steps of mitosis and meiosis in cell division and the intricate mechanisms of cellular reproduction.
• The cell cycle consists of Interphase (G1, S, G2) and M phase, with understanding cell cycle phases and checkpoints being crucial for normal cell growth
• How cytokinesis differs in mitosis vs. meiosis is demonstrated through the production of different numbers of daughter cells - two in mitosis and four in meiosis
• Cell cycle regulation involves complex checkpoint systems and protein interactions, particularly through cyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases
• Cellular communication and signal transduction pathways play vital roles in coordinating cell division processes