Grade 12 Cell Division Worksheet
This worksheet covers key concepts of cell division, including mitosis and meiosis, for Grade 12 Biology students.
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Cell Division: Mitosis and Meiosis
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. Which of the following is NOT a phase of mitosis?
Prophase
Interphase
Metaphase
Anaphase
2. Meiosis results in:
Two diploid cells
Four diploid cells
Two haploid cells
Four haploid cells
1. The process by which a single parent cell divides into two identical daughter cells is called .
2. Crossing over occurs during of meiosis, leading to genetic variation.
3. In humans, somatic cells are , while gametes are .
1. Sister chromatids separate during Anaphase I of meiosis.
True
False
2. Mitosis is essential for growth and repair in multicellular organisms.
True
False
1. Briefly explain the main difference in purpose between mitosis and meiosis.
2. Describe the significance of homologous chromosomes pairing up during Prophase I of meiosis.
Observe the diagram of an animal cell undergoing division below, then answer the questions.
1. Identify the stage of cell division depicted in the diagram.
2. What key event is occurring with the chromosomes in this stage?