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WORKSHEET 2.3: THE CELL’S LIFE CYCLE

1. The diagram below shows the six cells in various phases of the cell cycle. Identify the
phases of the cell cycle as indicated by the letter and answer questions a to e. Write
the letter only.

A
B
C
D
E
F

a. Cells A & F show an early and a late stage of the same phase of the cell cycle.
What phase is it?

b. Which cell is in metaphase?

c. Which cell is in the first phase of M phase (mitosis)?

d. In cell A, what structure is labeled X?

e. What is the longest phase of the cell cycle?

2. What is the function of mitotic cell division?

3. What would happen if an individual had faulty spindle fibers?

4. What would happen if cytokinesis was skipped?

5. Choose your answer below to answer numbers 1 to 12. Write the letter only.

a. anaphase b. interphase c. metaphase d. prophase e. telophase

1. Chromatin coils and condenses, forming chromosomes.

2. The chromosomes are V shaped.
3. The nuclear envelope re-forms.
4. Chromosomes stop moving toward the poles.
5. Chromosomes line up in the center of the cell.
6. The nuclear envelope fragments.
7. The mitotic spindle forms.
8. DNA replication occurs.
9. Centrioles replicate.
10. Chromosomes first appear to be duplex structures.
11. Cleavage furrow forms.
12. The nuclear envelope is completely absent.