GR8 SCI Q1L5 E Individual Activity: Stages of Mitosis

Which of the following lists the correct stages of mitosis in order, along with a brief description

of each stage?

• Prophase: chromosomes condense

  Metaphase: Chromosomes align at the center

  Anaphase: Chromatids separate

  Telophase: Nuclear envelope reforms

• Prophase: Nuclear envelope reforms

  Metaphase: Chromosomes condense

  Anaphase: Chromosomes align at the center

  Telophase: Chromatids separate

What do chromosomes exist in within diploid (2n) cells?

• Single units

• Homologous pairs

• Triplets

• None of the above

Chromosomes exist in ______ pairs in diploid (2n) cells.

• homologous

• identical

Which chromosomes are the exception and do not have homologues?

• Autosomes

• Sex chromosomes (X, Y)

• All chromosomes

• None of the above

All other chromosomes except sex chromosomes are called ______.

• autosomes

• hormosomes

• centrosomes

• chromatids

What does the diagram illustrate?

• A single chromosome

• A homologous pair

• A triplet of chromosomes

• None of the above

In meiosis, how many divisions of the nucleus are there?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What are the two divisions of the nucleus in meiosis called?

• Mitosis I and Mitosis II

• Meiosis I and Meiosis II

• Prophase and Metaphase

• Interphase and Telophase

Meiosis is the process of _______ formation.

• sex cell (gamete)

• muscle cell

• nerve cell

• skin cell

Refer to the diagram showing the stages of meiosis. What is the main outcome of meiosis?

• Formation of identical cells

• Formation of sex cells (gametes) with half the number of chromosomes

• Formation of body cells

• No cell division occurs