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Meiosis, Mitosis, and Foetal Growth

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the first stage of mitosis called?

a)

Metaphase

b)

Prophase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

2.

During which stage of meiosis do chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?

a)

Prophase I

b)

Metaphase I

c)

Anaphase II

d)

Telophase I

3.

What is the main purpose of mitosis?

a)

To make eggs and sperm

b)

To help cells grow and repair

c)

To mix up genes

d)

To make food

4.

How many cells are made at the end of meiosis?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

5.

What is the name of the baby during the first 8 weeks after fertilisation?

a)

Foetus

b)

Embryo

c)

Infant

d)

Toddler

6.

Which stage of mitosis comes after metaphase?

a)

Prophase

b)

Anaphase

c)

Telophase

d)

Cytokinesis

7.

What happens during prophase in mitosis?

a)

Chromosomes line up in the middle

b)

Chromosomes become visible

c)

Chromosomes are pulled apart

d)

The cell splits

8.

What is the main difference between mitosis and meiosis?

a)

Mitosis makes four cells, meiosis makes two

b)

Mitosis makes cells for growth, meiosis makes cells for reproduction

c)

Mitosis mixes up genes, meiosis does not

d)

Mitosis only happens in plants

9.

At about how many weeks does a human embryo become called a foetus?

a)

2 weeks

b)

4 weeks

c)

8 weeks

d)

12 weeks

10.

What is the last stage of mitosis?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase