Grade 8 Cell Cycle Worksheet
An educational worksheet for Grade 8 students covering the phases and importance of the cell cycle, including mitosis and interphase.
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Grade 8 Cell Cycle Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to your notes and textbook if needed.
1. Which phase of the cell cycle is characterized by cell growth and DNA replication?
Prophase
Metaphase
Interphase
Anaphase
2. What is the main purpose of mitosis?
To produce gametes
To create genetic variation
To divide the nucleus and cytoplasm into two identical daughter cells
To repair damaged DNA
3. The cell cycle consists of two main phases: and .
4. During , sister chromatids separate and move to opposite ends of the cell.
5. Cytokinesis is the division of the .
6. DNA replication occurs during the M phase of the cell cycle.
True
False
7. The cell spends most of its time in interphase.
True
False
8. Briefly describe the three stages of interphase.
9. Explain the difference between mitosis and cytokinesis.
10. Label the following diagram of the cell cycle with the correct phases.
