Mitosis and Meiosis

Question 1

Identify all the stages in the cell cycle

Answer 1

G1
S Phase
G2 Phase
M Phase

Question 2

Describe what happens in G1 phase and when it begins

Answer 2

Begins immediately after mitosis
Synthesis of RNA, proteins, and organelles

Question 3

Describe what occurs in the S Phase

Answer 3

DNA replication occurs, i.e. chromosomes form sister chromatids

Question 4

Describe what occurs in the G2 Phase

Answer 4

-Mitochondria divide
-Synthesis of precursors of spindle fibres

Question 5

Identify all the stages of M Phase (mitosis)

Answer 5

Prophase
Prometaphase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase