Mitosis Steps

What is the main event that occurs during metaphase?

• Chromosomes replicate in the nucleus.

• Spindle fibers begin to dissolve.

• Chromosomes align at the metaphase plate.

• Sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles.

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How do chromosomes align during metaphase?

• Chromosomes are pulled apart by the centrioles.

• Chromosomes are randomly scattered in the cell.

• Chromosomes align at the metaphase plate, attached to spindle fibers.

• Chromosomes align along the nuclear membrane.

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What role do spindle fibers play in metaphase alignment?

• Spindle fibers align chromosomes at the metaphase plate during metaphase.

• Spindle fibers transport nutrients to the cell.

• Spindle fibers are responsible for DNA replication.

• Spindle fibers separate chromosomes during anaphase.

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Label the images.

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Telophase

Anaphase

Metaphase

Interphase

Cytokinesis

Prophase

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Match the following terms to their definitions.

• Chromosomes line up in the Middle

• Metaphase

• Chromosomes are pulled Apart

• Telophase

• Nucleus reforms and chromosomes relax

• Cytokinesis

• Chromosomes condense; nucleus dissolves

• Prophase

• Cell separates into two daughter cells

• Anaphase

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Anaphase

Metaphase

Prophase

Interphase

Cytokinesis

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Label each of the cells below with which phase of mitosis they are in.

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Telophase

Cytokinesis

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This is a diagram of mitosis. Select the images that are showing interphase, and telophase.

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Name the phase: (a)  

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

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Why is telophase considered the final stage of mitosis?

• Telophase occurs before anaphase in mitosis.

• Telophase is when the cell membrane begins to dissolve.

• Telophase is the stage where DNA is replicated.

• Telophase is the final stage of mitosis as it completes chromosome separation and re-forms the nuclear envelope.

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