Mitosis Identification
Directions: Label each phase of Mitosis and Interphase. Explain what is happening in each
phase. Include key terms in your description. Answer the questions for each phase.
1.
Phase Name:
Description: (Include G1, S, G2 in your description for this phase)
Question: What state is the DNA in? (Circle answer) Chromatin or Chromosomes
2.
Phase Name:
Description:
Question: What state is the DNA in? (Circle answer)Chromatin or Chromosomes
3.
Phase Name:
Description:
Question: What unique characteristic makes this phase easy to identify? (Hint: What are the chromosomes
doing)
4.
Phase Name:
Description:
Question: What is pulling the chromosomes apart?
5.
Phase Name:
Description:
Question: How many cells did mitosis create?_________
Are these two cells genetically identical? YES or NO
LABEL the cell below and ANSWER the questions: (Chromosome, chromatid, centromere, spindle, centriole,
cellular membrane)
1. What phase is this cell in?
2. What feature is missing in this cell that can be seen in the phase before this one?
3. Which phase would you expect to see the cell in next?
4. Is this an animal cell or plant cell? (Circle one)
5. How many chromosomes?______ How many Chromatids for each Chromosome?_____
6. What is a chromatid?