G2 Phase

Definition

The G2 phase is the third subphase of interphase in the cell cycle directly preceding mitosis. It follows successful completion of DNA synthesis and chromosomal replication during the S phase.

Related terms

Mitosis: A type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus.

Interphase: The resting phase between successive mitotic divisions of a cell, or between the first and second divisions of meiosis.

Cytokinesis: The physical process during cellular division which divides the cytoplasm into two daughter cells.