Mitosis: Diagrams + Descriptions: Essentials

Which of the following best describes mitosis? 

• Mitosis is the process of creating cells.
• Mitosis is the process of combining two cells into one.
• Mitosis occurs when a cell commits suicide when it is damaged.
• Mitosis is when one chromosome divides into two.

Which phase of mitosis is shown in the picture? 

• Prophase
• Metaphase
• Anaphase
• Telophase

Which phase of mitosis is shown in the picture? 

• Prophase
• Metaphase
• Anaphase
• Telophase

Which phase of mitosis is shown in the picture? 

• Cytokinesis
• Metaphase
• Anaphase
• Telophase

Which phase of mitosis is shown in the picture? 

• Cytokinesis
• Metaphase
• Anaphase
• Telophase

Which phase of mitosis is shown in the picture? 

• Cytokinesis
• Metaphase
• Anaphase
• Telophase

Which shows the correct order of mitosis? 

• Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, Cytokinesis
• Prophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Telophase, Cytokinesis
• Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Cytokinesis, Telophase
• Metaphase, Prophase, Anaphase, Telophase, Cytokinesis

Which of the following best describes prophase? 

• The nuclear envelope dissolves & the DNA wraps into chromosomes.

• The chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell.

• The chromosomes are pulled apart to opposite sides of the cell.

• Two new nuclei form around the chromosomes.

• The cytoplasm divides to form 2 new cells.

Which of the following best describes metaphase? 

• The nuclear envelope dissolves & the DNA wraps into chromosomes.

• The chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell.

• The chromosomes are pulled apart to opposite sides of the cell.

• Two new nuclei form around the chromosomes.

• The cytoplasm divides to form 2 new cells.

Which of the following best describes anaphase?

• The nuclear envelope dissolves & the DNA wraps into chromosomes.

• The chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell.

• The chromosomes are pulled apart to opposite sides of the cell.

• Two new nuclei form around the chromosomes.

• The cytoplasm divides to form 2 new cells.