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The Life Cycle of a Cell — Birth, Work, and Death
- Four Stages: Cells grow, duplicate DNA, divide, then complete tasks.
- Quality Checks: Cells ensure everything is correct before dividing.
- Busy Life: Most of a cell’s time is spent working, not dividing.
- Scheduled End: Many cells die by programmed self-destruction.
- Constant Renewal: The cycle keeps tissues functioning smoothly.
- Balanced Growth: Healthy cells divide only when needed.
- Orderly Process: Division steps follow a precise sequence.
- Natural Replacement: Old cells are swapped with fresh ones daily.
- Cycle Control: Proteins guide each stage like traffic lights.
- Life Rhythm: The cell cycle runs quietly from birth to death.