Mitosis and Meiosis

Does the following statement describe mitosis or meiosis? The chromosomes separate and the nucleus divides to create two new genetically identical daughter cells.

At what stage of mitosis do the chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?

In what phase of mitosis do the spindle fibers pull the chromosomes apart by the centromeres?

What is the process that splits the cytoplasm into two different cells?

Is sexual or asexual reproduction more beneficial in a changing environment?

A single celled protist undergoes reproduction resulting in two identical cells. Is this an example of sexual reproduction or asexual reproduction?

In what phase of mitosis do the nuclei of the new cells start to grow around the divided chromosomes?

What is the male gamete called?

In what phase of meiosis do the spindle fibers pull the chromosomes apart, separating them into halves?

State the order of the phases of meiosis.

Why is sexual reproduction more beneficial in a changing environment?

State the order of the phases of mitosis.

What is the benefit of crossing over?

True or false: Meiosis produces four genetically different cells and mitosis produces two genetically identical cells.

Are gametes haploid or diploid?

In which phase of meiosis to the homologous pairs line up in the middle of the cell?

What is the female gamete called?

In what phase of meiosis does the nuclear envelope disappear and the chromosomes condense to become more visable?

Are human skin cells haploid or diploid?

In what phase does the cell rest, grow, and replicate its DNA?

In what phase of meiosis do the spindle fibers pull the homologous pairs apart?