Mitosis - just use pictures
Authored by Ms. Smith
Biology
7th Grade
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This quiz comprehensively covers cell division and basic genetics concepts appropriate for middle school biology, specifically 7th grade level. Students need to understand the distinct phases of mitosis (prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, and cytokinesis) through visual identification, as well as compare and contrast mitosis with meiosis in terms of their purposes and outcomes. The content requires mastery of fundamental genetic vocabulary including diploid versus haploid cells, gametes, zygotes, and fertilization. Students must also demonstrate knowledge of DNA and RNA structure, including nitrogen base pairing rules (A-T and G-C in DNA, A-U in RNA), and distinguish between sexual and asexual reproduction methods. The quiz integrates chromosome structure terminology and requires students to identify specific parts like centromeres, chromatids, and complete chromosomes, making this a thorough assessment of cellular reproduction and heredity fundamentals. Created by Ms. Smith, a Biology teacher in US who teaches grade 7. This quiz serves as an excellent formative assessment tool that can be deployed for multiple instructional purposes throughout a genetics and cell division unit. Teachers can use this as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before diving deeper into mitosis phases, or as guided practice after direct instruction on cell division processes. The visual identification questions make it particularly valuable for review sessions where students need to reinforce their ability to recognize cellular phases under the microscope. This assessment works effectively as homework to consolidate learning or as a quick check for understanding during bell work. The content directly supports NGSS MS-LS1-5 (developing and using models to describe cell division for growth and repair) and MS-LS3-2 (developing and using models to describe asexual and sexual reproduction), while building foundational knowledge for high school biology standards in heredity and cellular processes.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What phase is shown in this picture?
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NGSS.HS-LS1-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What phase is shown in this picture?
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NGSS.HS-LS1-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What phase is shown in the picture?
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NGSS.HS-LS1-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What phase is shown in the picture?
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NGSS.HS-LS1-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What phase is shown in the picture?
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NGSS.HS-LS1-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What phase is shown in the picture?
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NGSS.HS-LS1-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many cells does mitosis end with?
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NGSS.HS-LS1-4
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