- Mitosis: Start with one circle (interphase, chromosomes duplicated but not visible). Next, show chromosomes aligning in the middle (metaphase). Then, depict chromosomes separating to opposite poles (anaphase). Finally, draw two separate circles (telophase/cytokinesis), each with the same number of chromosomes as the original.
- Meiosis: Begin with one circle (interphase, chromosomes duplicated). Show homologous chromosomes pairing up and crossing over (prophase I). Depict homologous pairs aligning at the equator (metaphase I). Draw homologous chromosomes separating into two cells (anaphase I/telophase I). In each of these two cells, show sister chromatids aligning (metaphase II), then separating (anaphase II), resulting in four final cells, each with half the original chromosome number.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of mitosis drawing worksheet.
