Life Science Test
40 points
Name____________
Block____________
Mitosis
I. Definitions and Explanations. 3pts each. Choose six.
1. What is the definition of mitosis?
2. What is the purpose of cellular reproduction?
3. Name the four phases of mitosis in order.
4. What are the three stages of the cell cycle?
5. What are chromosomes?
6. What happens during the last phase of mitosis?
7. What is cytokinesis?
8. What role do the centrioles play in mitosis?
II. Matching. 1 pt. Each. Write the letters that match these statements.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophase
interphase
f. centromere
g. eukaryotic
h. nucleus
i. sister chromatids
j. spindle
9. This structure holds the two sister chromatids together. _________
10. The structure that forms between the two sets of centrioles.______
11. Chromatin condenses into chromsomes during this phase of mitosis. _______
12. These kinds of cells undergo mitosis._________
13. During this phase of mitosis, chromosomes begin to move towards opposite
poles of the cell._________
14. During this phase, the chromosomes revert to chromatin._________
15. This is the name for the two identical halves of the chromosome seen during
metaphase._________
16. This is where chromosomes are found in a cell. __________
17. During this stage of mitosis, the chromosomes line up on the equator._______
18. This stage of the cell cycle lasts the longest.__________
III. Short Answer. 2 points each.
19. If a parent cell has five chromosomes, how many chromosomes will each of
the daughter cells have?___________________________________________
20. What are the sister chromatids called once they split
apart?___________________________________________________________
21. How many new cells are created by mitosis?______________________
22. What two stages of the cell cycle are NOT part of
mitosis?_________________________________________________________
23. What is condensed chromatin called?____________________________
24. Draw a picture of anaphase.
Extra Credit !!!
For each phase of mitosis, draw a picture and give an explanation for what is
happening inside the cell.