U1 Cell Cycle - Mitosis

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly lists the sequence of phases in mitosis as remembered by the acronym PMAT?

• Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

• Prophase, Metaphase, Telophase, Anaphase

• Metaphase, Prophase, Anaphase, Telophase

• Prophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Telophase

Open Ended

Why is mitosis an important process for living organisms?

Multiple Select

Which of the following events occur during prophase?

• Nucleus breaks apart

• Chromosomes line up at the middle

• Chromatin condenses into chromosomes

• Centrioles start to create spindle fibers

Multiple Choice

During which phase of mitosis do chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between cytokinesis in animal cells and plant cells?

• Animal cells form a cell plate, plant cells form a cleavage furrow

• Animal cells form a cleavage furrow, plant cells form a cell plate

• Both form a cell plate

• Both form a cleavage furrow

Open Ended

Explain why mitosis results in two genetically identical cells. Use evidence from the phases of mitosis to support your answer.

Fill in the Blanks

At the end of mitosis, the new cells are genetically

to the original cell.

Open Ended

How does the sequence of events in the cell cycle ensure that mitosis occurs only after the cell is ready?

Multiple Choice

What are the four phases of mitosis that can be remembered using the acronym PMAT?

• Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

• Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Trophase

• Prephase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

• Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Transition