What are the phases of the cell cycle?

The phases of the cell cycle are correctly identified as interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis. Interphase is the stage where the cell prepares for division, including the replication of DNA and organelles, and it accounts for the majority of the cell’s life cycle. Mitosis is the process through which the cell’s chromosomes are separated into two new nuclei, ensuring that each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes. Finally, cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm and the rest of the cellular components, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

This understanding encompasses the complete process of cell division, highlighting the essential stages that occur in sequence to ensure proper cellular replication and function. The other options do not comprehensively represent the full cycle; they either focus on specific stages within mitosis or miss key components necessary for the complete lifecycle of the cell.