Cell cycle

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001776",
  "term": "Cell cycle",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The ordered sequence of events through which a cell duplicates its contents and divides into two daughter cells. This process consists of four distinct phases: G1 (gap 1), S (synthesis, where DNA is replicated), G2 (gap 2), and M (mitosis, where the cell divides). The duration of the cycle varies between organisms and cell types, with a typical human cell taking about 24 hours to complete it.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1186 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/cell-cycle/"
}