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Cell Cycle, Mitosis, Meiosis

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 27mins

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1.

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

2.

Label the phases of Mitosis on the image shown. They are NOT in order.

3.

Match the following

a)
1.

Prophase: Chromatin condenses.

b)
2.

Interphase: Resting phase between mitosis cycles.

c)
3.

Metaphase: Chromosomes align in the middle.

d)
4.

Anaphase: Chromosomes are pulled apart.

e)
5.

Telophase: Chromosomes are pulled to opposite end and two nuclei form.

4.

Match the following descriptions to the correct phase of Mitosis and Cell Division

a)

DNA condenses and organizes into chromosomes and are visible; the nuclear envelope dissolves and spindle fibers are formed

1.

Prophase

b)

The chromosomes line up at the equator of the cell

2.

Metaphase

c)

Chromosomes centromeres separate and move toward opposite "poles" of the cell. Chromosomes separate into chromatids

3.

Anaphase

d)

The nucleus divides and the nuclear memebrane reforms around the two sets of chromatids

4.

Telophase

e)

One cell will be come two and a cell plate in plant cells form and a cleavage furrow occurs in animal cells

5.

Cytokinesis

5.

If there are 46 chromosomes in each human somatic (body) cell, how many chromosomes are there in each daughter cell following cytokinesis?

a)

23

b)

46

c)

92

d)

It varies

6.

This diagram shows the cell cycle.Which of the following activities occur in the S phase? (a)  

Choose from the below words
Replication of the DNA
Growth of the cell
Formation of the mitotic spindle
Breakdown of the nuclear membrane
7.

The end result of mitosis is ​ (one or two?) (a)   daughter cells that are genetically (identical or unique?)​ (b)  


Choose from the below words
two
identical
Unique
one
8.

What is the end result of mitosis?

a)

An undifferentiated stem cell

b)

4 genetically unique haploid cells

c)

2 genetically identical diploid cells

d)

2 genetically unique daughter cells

9.

Which of these would best fill in the chart for "B"?

a)

0 chromosomes

b)

23 chromosomes

c)

46 chromosomes

d)


69 chromosomes

10.

Which of these best describes why your mitosis must occur every time?

a)

Mitosis triples the number of chromosomes to give new cells a better chance of survival.

b)

Deletion of chromosomes through mitosis is essential to maintain a species in the future.

c)

Mitosis forms sperm and eggs which must have half then number of chromosomes as the original.

d)

In order to maintain genetic continuity, it is important that mitosis create new cells with the same number of chromosomes as the original cell.

11.

Multicellular organisms use cell division, mitosis, for growth and the maintenance and repair of cells and tissues. Single-celled organisms may use cell division as their method of reproduction. Regardless of the reason for mitosis, the process ensures genetic continuity. What is the step in the cell cycle that ensure genetic continuity?

a)

DNA replication

b)

Cytoplasmic division

c)

Translation and transcription

d)

Cell growth, preparing for mitosis

12.

90% of a cells life is spent in this phase, and it is the longest phase of the cell cycle.

a)

interphase

b)

telophase

c)

metaphase

d)

anaphase

13.

A human body (somatic) cell usually has how many chromosomes?

14.

If the diploid number of carrots is 18, the haploid number is

15.
Why do we need meiosis?
a)
To double the number of chromosomes going into sex cells
b)
To halve the number of chromosomes going into sex cells
c)
To triple the number of chromosomes going into sex cells
d)
To not change the number of chromosomes going into sex cells
16.

The result of meiosis is: (a)  

Choose from the below words
two diploid cells
two haploid cells
four diploid cells
four haploid cells
17.

What process, and which type of resulting cells are represented? (a)  

Choose from the below words
mitosis, gametes
mitosis, body cells
meiosis, gametes
meiosis, body cells
18.

What are homologous chromosomes?

a)

Pairs of chromosomes with different genes on each.

b)

Pairs of chromosomes with the same genes on each.

c)

Pairs of chromosomes with no genes.

d)

Pairs of chromosomes with the wrong genes on each.

19.

Which part of meiosis produces diversity in gametes? (a)  

Choose from the below words
DNA replication
Prophase
Crossing-over
Cytokinesis
20.

The exchange of genetic information that insures that every gamete is unique is referred to as

a)

mitosis

b)

meiosis

c)

reduction division

d)

crossing over

21.

Sea turtles have 56 chromosome in their somatic cells. How many chromosomes are in their gametes?

a)

28

b)

56

c)

112

d)

46

22.
This image shows chromosomes during Prophase 1. Which of the following correctly describes the process shown?
a)
segregation of sister chromatids
b)
condensation and segregation of alleles
c)
mutationin which the DNA content of the gene is altered
d)
crossing - over in which alleles are exchanged
23.

Why are the processes of "crossing over" and "independent assortment" important events during meiosis?

a)

They result in identical sex cells.

b)

They double the chromosomes number.

c)

They result in the same number of chromosomes.

d)

They produce new combinations of genes on the chromosomes.