The stage of the cell cycle where the cell grows, replicates its DNA, and prepares for division is called Interphase.

Here's a breakdown of why:

* Interphase is the longest phase of the cell cycle and is divided into three sub-phases:

* G1 Phase (First Gap): The cell grows and synthesizes proteins and organelles.

* S Phase (Synthesis): The cell replicates its DNA, resulting in two identical copies of each chromosome.

* G2 Phase (Second Gap): The cell continues to grow and produces proteins necessary for cell division.

* M Phase (Mitosis): This is the actual division of the cell, which includes both nuclear division (karyokinesis) and cytoplasmic division (cytokinesis).

So, while the cell grows throughout the entire cell cycle, the specific period where it replicates its DNA and prepares for division is during Interphase, specifically the S and G2 phases.