Mitosis: Cell Division Worksheet
A Grade 8 science worksheet covering the stages and importance of mitosis.
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Mitosis: Cell Division Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided diagram for reference.
Observe the diagram below showing the stages of mitosis.
1. What is the primary purpose of mitosis?
To produce gametes for sexual reproduction
To create genetic variation within offspring
To ensure growth and repair in multicellular organisms
To reduce the chromosome number by half
2. Which stage of mitosis is characterized by chromosomes aligning at the metaphase plate?
Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase
3. During , the cell grows and replicates its DNA.
4. The two identical daughter cells produced by mitosis are genetically to the parent cell.
5. Mitosis results in four daughter cells.
True
False
6. Cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm.
True
False
7. Briefly explain the main events that occur during anaphase.
8. Number the stages of mitosis in the correct order (1-4).
Telophase
Prophase
Anaphase
Metaphase
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