Grade 6 Cell Cycle Worksheet
Explore the fascinating process of the cell cycle, including interphase and mitosis, with this comprehensive worksheet designed for 6th graders.
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Grade 6 Cell Cycle Exploration
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1. Which of the following is NOT a main phase of the cell cycle?
Interphase
Mitosis
Photosynthesis
Cytokinesis
2. During which phase does the cell grow and make a copy of its DNA?
Prophase
Metaphase
Interphase
Anaphase
3. The process by which a cell divides into two new daughter cells is called .
4. During , the cell's chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell.
5. Mitosis is the shortest part of the cell cycle.
True
False
6. The cell cycle is important for growth and repair in living organisms.
True
False
7. Briefly describe the main events that occur during interphase.
8. Why is it important for cells to divide?
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
9. The two main stages of the cell cycle are and .
10. During mitosis, the are separated into two new nuclei.