Mitosis and Meiosis Worksheets - Free Printable

Let’s solve this step by step.

We are looking at two sets of diagrams: one for Meiosis I and one for Meiosis II. Each set has 5 stages shown in circles, but they’re out of order. We need to put them in the correct sequence using the labels provided.

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First, let’s recall what happens in Meiosis:

Meiosis is how sex cells (sperm and egg) are made. It has two big divisions:

- Meiosis I: Homologous chromosomes separate.
- Meiosis II: Sister chromatids separate (like mitosis).

Each division has these phases:
1. Prophase
2. Metaphase
3. Anaphase
4. Telophase
5. Cytokinesis (cell splits)

But since we’re given only 5 diagrams per meiosis stage, we’ll match each diagram to its phase based on what’s happening inside the cell.

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## Part 1: The Stages of Meiosis I

Labels given:
→ prophase I, metaphase I, anaphase I, telophase I, cytokinesis I

Let’s look at each diagram from left to right as shown (we’ll number them 1 to 5 for now):

Diagram A (first circle): Chromosomes lined up in middle — that’s metaphase I

Diagram B (second circle): Two groups of chromosomes moving apart — that’s anaphase I

Diagram C (third circle): Cell splitting into two — that’s cytokinesis I

Diagram D (fourth circle): Chromosomes condensing, nuclear envelope breaking down — that’s prophase I

Diagram E (fifth circle): Two new nuclei forming, cell almost split — that’s telophase I

Wait — actually, let’s reassign carefully by matching visuals to standard textbook images.

Standard order for Meiosis I:

1. Prophase I – chromosomes pair up (tetrads), cross over, nuclear membrane breaks.
→ Look for tangled chromosomes or paired homologs.

2. Metaphase I – homologous pairs line up at equator.
→ Chromosomes aligned in center, still in pairs.

3. Anaphase I – homologous chromosomes pulled apart to opposite poles.
→ Whole chromosomes (each with 2 chromatids) moving away.

4. Telophase I – chromosomes reach poles, nuclei may reform.
→ Two clusters of chromosomes at ends.

5. Cytokinesis I – cytoplasm divides, two daughter cells form.
→ Cell pinching in half or two separate cells.

Now match to the actual diagrams (as drawn in your worksheet):

Looking at the top row (Meiosis I):

Leftmost diagram: Chromosomes lined up single file? No — wait, in Meiosis I, they line up as *pairs*. So if you see pairs at the equator → metaphase I.

Actually, let’s go diagram by diagram as they appear left to right in the image:

Top Row (Meiosis I) — 5 diagrams:

1. First diagram: Chromosomes aligned at center, each chromosome has 2 chromatids, and they’re in pairs → Metaphase I

2. Second diagram: Chromosomes being pulled apart to opposite sides — whole chromosomes (not sister chromatids yet) → Anaphase I

3. Third diagram: Two separate cells, each with a nucleus → Cytokinesis I

4. Fourth diagram: Chromosomes visible, scattered, no alignment → likely Prophase I

5. Fifth diagram: Two nuclei forming, cell starting to pinch → Telophase I

So correct order should be:

Start with Prophase I → then Metaphase I → Anaphase I → Telophase I → Cytokinesis I

So assign numbers:

- Prophase I = Diagram 4 (scattered chromosomes)
- Metaphase I = Diagram 1 (aligned pairs)
- Anaphase I = Diagram 2 (pulling apart)
- Telophase I = Diagram 5 (two nuclei forming)
- Cytokinesis I = Diagram 3 (two separate cells)

Therefore, under the diagrams, write:

Under first diagram (metaphase I) → label it “2”

Under second diagram (anaphase I) → label it “3”

Under third diagram (cytokinesis I) → label it “5”

Under fourth diagram (prophase I) → label it “1”

Under fifth diagram (telophase I) → label it “4”

Wait — no! The instruction says: “Provide the label for each of these with the proper number and name from the following list...”

And below the diagrams, there are blank lines — probably meant to write the stage name AND number in order.

Actually, looking again — the blanks are UNDER each diagram. So for each diagram, you write which stage it is (name + number).

But the way the question is phrased: “provide the label for each of these with the proper number and name” — meaning, for each diagram, identify which stage it is, and also say what number it is in the sequence.

But typically in such worksheets, you just write the stage name under each diagram, and sometimes number them 1–5 in order.

Given the layout, I think the expected answer is to write the correct stage name under each diagram, in the order they are shown.

But the diagrams are NOT in order — so we must reorder them mentally and assign the correct label to each position.

Alternatively, perhaps the blanks are for writing the stage name corresponding to each diagram, regardless of order — but that doesn’t make sense because then why give a list?

Re-reading: “Provide the label for each of these with the proper number and name from the following list: prophase I, metaphase I, anaphase I, telophase I, cytokinesis I”

I think the intention is: For each diagram (left to right), write which stage it represents — so you’re labeling each picture.

Then, separately, maybe number them 1 to 5 in correct order? But the blanks are directly under each diagram.

Looking at similar worksheets online — usually, you write the stage name under each diagram, and the diagrams are out of order, so you have to figure out which is which.

Also, note: In some versions, you write the number (1st, 2nd, etc.) under each diagram to show the sequence.

But here, since it says “label for each of these with the proper number and name”, I believe we are to write both — like “1. Prophase I” under the first diagram if it’s prophase, etc.

But that would mean rearranging — which isn't possible since the diagrams are fixed.

Perhaps the blanks are for writing the stage name only, and the “number” refers to the phase number in the process.

To avoid confusion, let’s assume the most common approach: Under each diagram, write the correct stage name (from the list) that matches what’s shown.

Then, if needed, the “number” is implied by the order of the stages.

But the problem says “with the proper number and name” — so maybe write “Phase 1: Prophase I” etc.

However, looking at the bottom part for Meiosis II, same thing.

Another clue: In many such worksheets, students are asked to number the diagrams 1 to 5 in correct order, and also name them.

But here, the blanks are under each diagram — suggesting that for each diagram, you write its identity.

Given all that, I will proceed by identifying each diagram’s stage, and since the instruction says “provide the label... with the proper number and name”, I will write for each diagram: [number]. [stage name], where number is its position in the correct sequence.

But that requires knowing which diagram is which in the sequence.

Let me define the correct sequence for Meiosis I:

Correct Order:

1. Prophase I
2. Metaphase I
3. Anaphase I
4. Telophase I
5. Cytokinesis I

Now, match to the diagrams as shown left to right in the image:

Assume the five diagrams in top row are labeled positions 1 to 5 from left to right.

From visual analysis (based on standard biology diagrams):

- Diagram 1 (leftmost): Chromosomes aligned at equator in pairs → Metaphase I → this is #2 in sequence

- Diagram 2: Chromosomes separating to poles → Anaphase I → #3

- Diagram 3: Two distinct cells → Cytokinesis I → #5

- Diagram 4: Chromosomes condensed, not aligned, possibly pairing → Prophase I → #1

- Diagram 5: Two nuclei forming, cell elongating → Telophase I → #4

So under each diagram, we write:

Under Diagram 1: 2. Metaphase I

Under Diagram 2: 3. Anaphase I

Under Diagram 3: 5. Cytokinesis I

Under Diagram 4: 1. Prophase I

Under Diagram 5: 4. Telophase I

That makes sense.

Now for Meiosis II.

Labels: prophase II, metaphase II, anaphase II, telophase II, cytokinesis II

Correct order:

1. Prophase II
2. Metaphase II
3. Anaphase II
4. Telophase II
5. Cytokinesis II

Now look at bottom row diagrams (left to right):

Diagram A: Two cells, each with chromosomes condensing → Prophase II → #1

Diagram B: Chromosomes lined up single file at equator → Metaphase II → #2

Diagram C: Sister chromatids pulling apart → Anaphase II → #3

Diagram D: Two nuclei forming in each of two cells → Telophase II → #4

Diagram E: Four separate cells → Cytokinesis II → #5

In the image, bottom row has 5 diagrams:

Left to right:

1. First diagram: Two cells, each with X-shaped chromosomes → Prophase II

2. Second diagram: Chromosomes aligned at center in each cell → Metaphase II

3. Third diagram: Chromatids separating → Anaphase II

4. Fourth diagram: Four nuclei forming → Telophase II

5. Fifth diagram: Four separate cells → Cytokinesis II

Yes.

So under each:

Under Diagram 1: 1. Prophase II

Under Diagram 2: 2. Metaphase II

Under Diagram 3: 3. Anaphase II

Under Diagram 4: 4. Telophase II

Under Diagram 5: 5. Cytokinesis II

Perfect.

Now, to present the final answer clearly.

Since the user has to fill in the blanks under each diagram, I'll list what goes under each diagram for both sections.

For Meiosis I (top row, left to right):

- Under first diagram: 2. Metaphase I

- Under second diagram: 3. Anaphase I

- Under third diagram: 5. Cytokinesis I

- Under fourth diagram: 1. Prophase I

- Under fifth diagram: 4. Telophase I

For Meiosis II (bottom row, left to right):

- Under first diagram: 1. Prophase II

- Under second diagram: 2. Metaphase II

- Under third diagram: 3. Anaphase II

- Under fourth diagram: 4. Telophase II

- Under fifth diagram: 5. Cytokinesis II

This matches the biological sequence and the visual cues.

Final Answer:

For the top row (Meiosis I), from left to right, write under each diagram:
2. Metaphase I
3. Anaphase I
5. Cytokinesis I
1. Prophase I
4. Telophase I

For the bottom row (Meiosis II), from left to right, write under each diagram:
1. Prophase II
2. Metaphase II
3. Anaphase II
4. Telophase II
5. Cytokinesis II