Name: __________________ # __ Date: _________
4.
Part 1:
Directions: Sketch each phase in the process of animal cell mitosis. Note the changes that occur during each phase.
1. 2. 3.
5. 6.

Part 2:
Directions: Your group should have two people who sketched animal cell mitosis and two people who sketched plant cell mitosis. Together, answer the questions below.
1.
What parts of the cell appear to change as mitosis, or cell division, occurs? During what phase, or step, do these changes occur?
2.
How many new cells does each dividing cell produce?
3.
Why is it necessary for cells to be able to reproduce?
4.
Compare and contrast animal and plant cell division.
_______________Similar ______ Different_____
Plant Cell
________________________________________________
Animal Cell
5. Scientists observe cells and ask questions based on their observations. What questions do you still have about cell division, based on what you observed? Where do you think you might find your answers?

Name: __________________ # __ Date: _________
4.
Part 1:
Directions: Sketch each phase in the process of plant cell mitosis. Note the changes that occur during each phase.
1. 2. 3.
5. 6.