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The cell cycle is the series of events that control the division of cells. It is made up of two main phases: interphase and mitosis. Interphase is the time when the cell grows and replicates its DNA. Mitosis is the process of dividing the cell's DNA and cytoplasm into two identical daughter cells. The cell cycle is controlled by a series of protein molecules called cyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs).