Mitosis Practice Worksheet printable pdf download

Mitosis Practice Worksheet

Name ____________________________________________

Date _______ Per ____

Complete the worksheet using the Basic Genetics website (link on the wiki) or your textbook.

Part 1 Directions: Match the description with the part of the cell cycle:

____1. The chromosomes line up across the middle of the cell.

A. Interphase

____2. The cell grows, matures, and eventually copies its DNA.

B. Prophase

____3. The chromatids are pulled apart, to opposite ends of the cell.

C. Metaphase

____4. The chromatin forms chromosomes, nuclear membrane gone.

D. Anaphase

____5. The cell membrane pinches in, dividing the cytoplasm into 2 cells.

E. Telophase

____6. A nuclear membrane forms around both sets of chromatids.

F. Cytokinesis

Part 2 Direcitons: Match the illustration with the part of the cell cycle: (use above letters from questions 1-6)

Part 3 Directions: Using the illustration from part 2, arrange the number of illustrations 1 – 5 in the correct order

for the process of mitosis. Write the order below.

_____

Part 4 Direcitons: Answer the following questions.

1. What stage do cells spend most of their lives in? __________________________________

2. If a normal human cell has 46 chromosomes how many chromosomes will it’s daughter cell have? ____

3. Do the illustrations from Part 2 show images of a plant or animal cell? __________

4. If Part 2 represented the OTHER type of cell what about the cells would be different?

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Mitosis Practice Worksheet