Unit 1 - Mitosis

Question 1

Mitosis Definition

Answer 1

The process in which nuclear division occurs in these stages:   Interphase 
                          Prophase
                         Metaphase
                         Anaphase 
                         Telophase

Question 2

Stage before Mitosis

Answer 2

Interphase - when the dividing cell has a period of growth before entering Mitosis

Question 3

1st Stage of Mitosis

Answer 3

Prophase - This process seperates the DNA that is carried in the nucleus of a parent cell into TWO identical daughter cells

Question 4

2nd Stage of Mitosis

Answer 4

Metaphase - When the chromosomes become attached to the spindle fibres

Question 5

3rd Stage of Mitosis

Answer 5

Anaphase - When the chromosomes move away from each other to opposite poles of the spindle

Question 6

Final stage of Mitosis

Answer 6

Telophase - When the chromosomes move to opposite ends of the cell + two nuclei are formed + division into two daughter cells is complete