Mitosis

Which of the following is the correct acronym for the stages of the cell cycle?

• IPMATC
• MPIATC
• CAPMIT
• IMATCP

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Cells spend 90% of their time in this stage of the cell cycle. This is the reason you would see most cells in this stage if viewed under a microscope.

• Prophase
• Metaphase
• Anaphase
• Interphase

Cell division occurs to allow for 

• Growth
• Reproduction
• Repair
• All of the above

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

The sister chromatids of each chromosome are separated (come apart) and move to opposite ends of the cell. Name that Stage!

• Prophase
• Metaphase
• Anaphase
• Telophase

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

The cytoplasm is divided between the cells splitting the cell into two. Name that Stage!

• Cytokinesis
• Interphase
• Prophase
• Metaphase

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

DNA is copied in the S part of this stage. Name that Stage!

• Interphase
• Prophase
• Metaphase
• Anapahse

Nucleolus and nuclear membrane start to disappear, chromatin condenses into chromosomes, and spindle fibers start to form. Name that Stage!

• Interphase
• Prophase
• Metaphase
• Anaphase

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

The chromosomes start to line up in the middle of the cell.

• Prophase
• Metaphase
• Anaphase
• Telophase

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How many chromosomes do human body cells have?

• 23
• 46
• 92
• None of these

What type(s) of cells undergo mitosis?

• sex cells
• gametes
• body cells
• sperm and egg cells

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