Cell Division and Mitosis Concepts

The video tutorial covers the process of cell division, focusing on mitosis. It begins with an introduction to the topic and an overview of the stages of mitosis. The tutorial then provides instructions for setting up and using the Gizmo tool to simulate cell division. It explains the cell cycle stages, including interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis, and describes the phases of mitosis: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. The video includes a simulation using the Gizmo tool, where students observe cell division and analyze the results. The lesson concludes with a discussion on the importance of interphase and the overall cell cycle.

What is the primary purpose of mitosis in cell division?

• To reduce the size of the cell

• To copy DNA for daughter cells

• To eliminate old cells

• To create energy for the cell

What should you do first when setting up the Gizmo simulation for cell division?

• Click the play button immediately

• Insert your name and block

• Set the cell cycle length to 24 hours

• Select the bar chart tab

Which stage of the cell cycle is not part of mitosis?

• Interphase

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Telophase

During which phase of mitosis do chromosomes align in the center of the cell?

• Telophase

• Anaphase

• Metaphase

• Prophase

What is the final stage of mitosis before cytokinesis?

• Prophase

• Anaphase

• Metaphase

• Telophase

In the Gizmo simulation, what is the maximum number of cells that can be observed?

• 150

• 100

• 75

• 50

What is the predominant stage of the cell cycle observed in the Gizmo simulation?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Cytokinesis

• Interphase

How many cells were observed in prophase during the simulation?

• 4

• 7

• 1

• 10

What should you do after completing the Gizmo word document?

• Delete it

• Share it with classmates

• Print it out

• Submit it to Canvas

What topics should you study for the next class?

• Human anatomy

• Genetics and evolution

• Organelles, photosynthesis, and cellular respiration

• Cell division and mitosis