What Is Mitosis

Question 1

What are the 6 stages of mitosis?

Answer 1

Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, Cytokenisis

Question 2

What are the 3 steps in interphase?

Answer 2

1) DNA doubles
2) Organelles double
3) Cell doubles in size

Question 3

What are the 3 phases in in Prophase?

Answer 3

1) Nuclear membrane disappears
2) Chromosomes are formed from chromatin
3) Centrioles and spindle fibres form

Question 4

What happens during Metaphase?

Answer 4

The chromosomes form a line in the middle of the cell

Question 5

What happens during Anaphase?

Answer 5

Chromosomes get pulled and pushed away to opposite sides of cell

Question 6

What are the 3 things that happen during Telophase? (Opposite of Prophase)

Answer 6

1) Nuclear membrane appears
2) Chromatin is formed from chromosomes
3) Centrioles and spindle fibres disappear

Question 7

What happens during Cytokinesis?

Answer 7

The cell pinches in half making 2 new cells

Question 8

What are 3 reasons for mitosis?

Answer 8

1) Growth
2) Reparation
3) Asexual reproduction