Regarding most cells, the orderly process consisting of interphase and cell division is called the .

The orderly process consisting of interphase and cell division in most cells is called the cell cycle.

The cell cycle includes several distinct phases:

1. Interphase: This phase is divided into three parts:

   • G1 phase (Gap 1): The cell grows and carries out normal functions.
   • S phase (Synthesis): DNA replication occurs, resulting in two complete sets of chromosomes.
   • G2 phase (Gap 2): The cell continues to grow and prepares for division, producing proteins and organelles necessary for mitosis.

2. Cell Division: This primarily involves:

   • Mitosis: The process where the nucleus divides, resulting in two genetically identical daughter nuclei. Mitosis has several stages: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
   • Cytokinesis: The division of the cytoplasm, resulting in two separate cells.

The entire cell cycle is crucial for growth, development, and repair in multicellular organisms.