1. The cell cycle A. Overview of the cell cycle The most basic function of the cell cycle is to duplicate accurately the vast amount of dNa in the chromosomes and then segregate the copies precisely into two genetically identical daughter cells mitosis metaphase-to-anaphase transition interphase prophase prometaphase metaphaseanaphasetel cophase INTERPHASE DNA replicati1. The cell cycle A. Overview of the cell cycle The most basic function of the cell cycle is to duplicate accurately the vast amount of DNA in the chromosomes and then segregate the copies precisely into two genetically identical daughter cells