Cell Cycle Worksheet
A Grade 10 Science worksheet covering the phases and importance of the cell cycle, including mitosis and meiosis.
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Cell Cycle Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show all your work where applicable.
1. Which phase of the cell cycle involves the duplication of DNA?
G1 phase
S phase
G2 phase
M phase
2. What is the primary purpose of mitosis?
Production of gametes
Growth and repair of somatic cells
Genetic recombination
Formation of diploid cells
3. The cell cycle is divided into two main phases: Interphase and .
4. During (a stage of mitosis), sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles of the cell.
5. A cell that is not dividing is said to be in the phase.
6. Briefly describe the main events that occur during Interphase.
7. Meiosis results in two genetically identical daughter cells.
True
False
8. Compare and contrast the processes of mitosis and meiosis. Discuss their purposes and the types of cells they produce.