WorksheetsPhases of Mitosis
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Worksheet time: 5mins
What is mitosis?
A type of cell division in which one cell divides to produce two new cells that are genetically identical to itself
A type of cell division in which one cell divides to produce two new cells that are genetically different from itself
A type of cell division in which one cell divides to produce four new cells that are genetically identical to itself
A type of cell division in which one cell divides to produce four new cells that are genetically different from itself
What is the purpose of mitosis?
To ensure that each daughter cell gets a perfect, full set of chromosomes
To ensure that each daughter cell gets a random set of chromosomes
To ensure that each daughter cell gets too few or too many chromosomes
To ensure that each daughter cell gets no chromosomes
How many phases does mitosis consist of?
Three
Four
Five
Six
What happens during prophase?
The chromosomes start to condense and the mitotic spindle begins to form
The sister chromatids separate from each other and are pulled towards opposite ends of the cell
The nuclear envelope breaks down and the chromosomes are fully condensed
The spindle disappears, a nuclear membrane re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and a nucleolus reappears in each new nucleus
What happens during metaphase?
The chromosomes start to condense and the mitotic spindle begins to form
The sister chromatids separate from each other and are pulled towards opposite ends of the cell
The chromosomes line up at the metaphase plate, under tension from the mitotic spindle
The spindle disappears, a nuclear membrane re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and a nucleolus reappears in each new nucleus
What happens during anaphase?
The chromosomes start to condense and the mitotic spindle begins to form
The sister chromatids separate from each other and are pulled towards opposite ends of the cell
The chromosomes line up at the metaphase plate, under tension from the mitotic spindle
The spindle disappears, a nuclear membrane re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and a nucleolus reappears in each new nucleus
What happens during telophase?
The chromosomes start to condense and the mitotic spindle begins to form
The sister chromatids separate from each other and are pulled towards opposite ends of the cell
The chromosomes line up at the metaphase plate, under tension from the mitotic spindle
The spindle disappears, a nuclear membrane re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and a nucleolus reappears in each new nucleus
What is cytokinesis?
The division of the cytoplasm to form two new cells
The division of the nucleus to form two new cells
The division of the chromosomes to form two new cells
The division of the cell membrane to form two new cells
How does cytokinesis occur in animal cells?
By pinching the cell in two with a band of filaments made of actin
By forming a new wall down the middle of the cell
By splitting the chromosomes into two sets
By elongating and pushing apart microtubules
How does cytokinesis occur in plant cells?
By pinching the cell in two with a band of filaments made of actin
By forming a new wall down the middle of the cell
By splitting the chromosomes into two sets
By elongating and pushing apart microtubules
