1. Cells A and D show an early and a late stage of the same phase of mitosis. What phase is it?
- Prophase
2. Which cell is in metaphase?
- Cell E
3. Which cell is in the first phase of mitosis?
- Cell A
4. In cell A, what structure is labeled B?
- Spindle fiber
5. Place the diagrams in order from first to last.
- A → D → E → F → C → B
6. Are the cells depicted in animal or plant cells? Explain your answer.
- Animal cells; they lack a cell wall and have centrioles (visible in prophase), which are characteristic of animal cells.
7. What is the longest phase of the entire cell cycle?
- Interphase
8. Why is mitosis important?
- Mitosis is important for growth, repair, and asexual reproduction, ensuring each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of mitosis worksheet.
