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Mitosis and Meiosis AP 1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the next phase of mitosis?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

2.

Why would it be important to replicate DNA before a cell divides in mitosis or meiosis?

a)

In order for the genetic information to be transferred into daughter cells

b)

In order for the DNA to be contained in the nucleus

c)

In order for the cell to be able to increase in size

d)

In order for the cell to re-order the DNA sequencing in the new cells

3.

The end of meiosis results in _______ to each other.

a)

2 cells that are genetically identical

b)

4 cells that are genetically identical

c)

2 cells that are genetically unique

d)

4 cells that are genetically unique

4.

Which of the following represents what happens to the chromosome number during MITOSIS?

a)

2n → n

b)

n → 2n

c)

2n → 2n

d)

2n → 4n

5.

Stage in the cell cycle where the cell’s nuclear material duplicates…

a)

G1

b)

G2

c)

Synthesis

d)

Mitosis

6.

The ___________ pulls the sister chromatids apart during mitosis or meiosis 2

a)

kinetochore

b)

cell plate

c)

spindle fibres

d)

centromere

7.

Which of the following phases of mitosis is represented by the diagram below?

a)

A. prophase

b)

B. metaphase

c)

C. anaphase

d)

D. telophase

8.

The diagram below shows a cellular process that occurs in organisms. What is the name of this process?

a)

A. meiosis

b)

B. mitosis

c)

C. endocytosis

d)

D. phagocytosis

9.

The diagram below shows homologous chromosomes during prophase I of meiosis. Which of the following correctly describes the process being illustrated?

a)

A. mutation in which the DNA content of the gene is altered

b)

B. segregation of sister chromatid

c)

C. condensation and segregation of alleles

d)

D. crossing-over in which alleles are exchanged

10.

The following picture is anaphase in the number ...

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4