Name: ______________________
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Mitosis Worksheet & Diagram Identification
1. Chromosomes move to the middle of the spindle during what phase? _______________
2. What are sister chromatids? ____________________________
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3. During which phase do chromosomes first become visible?
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4. In multicellular organisms, the cell cycle produces groups of cells that perform the same
function. What are these groups of cells called? ________________________________
Complete the table by checking the correct column for each statement.
Statement Interphase Mitosis
5. Cell growth occurs
6. Nuclear division occurs
7. Chromosomes are distributed equally to
daughter cells.
8. Protein production is high
9. Chromosomes are duplicated
10. DNA synthesis occurs
11. Cytoplasm divides immediately after this period
12. Mitochondria and other organelles are made.
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x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Metaphase
two identical copies of a single chromosome that are
held together at the centromere
Prophase
tissues
