GENERAL BIOLOGY 1 Learner’s Activity Sheets

Name: Aaron Jeurel D. Anicieto Date: Febuary 28,2022

Grade and Section: Durian- 11 Score:

Q3 W4 Cell Division: Mitosis and Meiosis

LESSON 1

Learning Competency:
 Describe the stages of mitosis/meiosis given 2n=6. (STEM_BIO11/12-
Id-f-7)
 Explain the significance or applications of mitosis/meiosis.
(STEM_BIO11/12-Id-f-9)

Let’s Kick it off!

ACTIVITY 1: CELL DIVISION CONCEPT REFRESHERS

Directions: Complete the crossword puzzle. Refer to the hints for the answer.

Source: generated by the author (https://crosswordlabs.com/view/cell-division-concept-refreshers)

ANSWER:
1. CYTOKINESIS
2. ANAPHASE
3. INTERKINESIS
4. MITOSIS
5. MEIOSIS
6. INTERPHASE
7. HOMOLOGOUS
8. CHROMOSOME
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ACTIVITY 2: STAGE LABELLING

Directions: The pictures below are NOT yet arranged in order of the stages of mitosis (part I)
and meiosis (part II). Identify what stage of mitosis and meiosis, respectively is depicted on
each picture then arrange it by indicating the order with a number. Write your answer on
the spaces provided.
PART I. MITOSIS

2 3 1

A. B. C.
PROPHASE METAPHASE INTERPHASE

4 5

D. E.
ANAPHASE TELOPHASE

PART II. MEIOSIS (NOTE: not all meiosis stages are included in the images but
the number arrangement you will do will still be from 1-9, relative to the number of stages
below. HINT: Focus on the chromosome numbers. Remember that there are 2 rounds of CELL
DIVISION happening in meiosis.)

6 1 3

A. B. C.

METAPHASE 2 PROPHASE 1 ANAPHASE 1

7 5

D. E.
F.

ANAPHASE 2 PROPHASE 2 4 TELOPHASE 1

2
2 8

G.
H.
METAPHASE 1 TELOPHASE 2
2

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Cell division ensures the continuous production of new cells. Mitosis

(division of nucleus) as initiated by interphase (G1, S and G2), has the role to
play in an organism’s growth and development. In addition, mitosis also
means asexual reproduction in some organisms e.g., protozoans and algae.
Mitotic activity is also responsible for wound healing and continuous
replacement of cells and tissues that died, sloughs off, or become damaged.
Meiosis on the other hand, is referred to as reduction division
(particularly Meiosis I) since the process results in the reduction of
chromosome number from diploid to haploid in germ cells (egg cell and sperm
cell). The successful completion of meiosis ensures the genetic continuity of
species with resulting genetic diversity among members.
In Mitosis, a diploid cell (often represented by 2n where n= number of
chromosomes found an organism’s cells) will divide to form 2 identical diploid
daughter cells containing the same number of chromosomes with the original
cell. Whereas, in meiosis (as represented by n) a diploid cell will undergo cell
division twice, forming 4 haploid daughter cells with each containing half the
number of chromosomes of the original cell.

Source: https://schoolworkhelper.net/meiosis-vs-mitosis-comparison/

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 KEY CONCEPTS

The diploid chromosome number of a cell is calculated using the number of chromosomes in a cell's nucleus
Hence, an organism with cells 2n=6 would be an organism that has only 6 chromosomes, or 3 pairs.
As ‘n’ represents the chromosome number present, which is different for every species, in humans n = 23 a

Now Do it!

ACTIVITY 3: TABLE DESCRIPTION 2.0

Directions: Determine whether each statement describes mitosis or meiosis
by writing an asterisk (*) on the appropriate column. If the statement
describes both, write B on the space provided before the statement.
DESCRIPTION MITOSIS MEIOSIS
1. Produces two identical daughter cells *
2. Has 2 rounds of cell division *
3. Referred as reduction division *
B 4. Has interphase stage
5. 4 daughter cells are totally produced *
B 6. For genetic diversity
7. Occurs in body cells *
8. New cell is identical to parent cell *
9. half the chromosome number in new cell *
10. with metaphase stage *

Take a look at the table below and analyze it to help you answer the next activity:
Table 1. Comparison of Mitosis and Meiosis Based on Chromosome Numbers

Number of Type of Cell Number of Number of Are the

chromosomes in Division daughter cells chromosomes in daughter cells
the original cell at the end of the the daughter haploid or
process cells diploid?
Diploid, 30 Mitosis 2 30 diploid
(Giraffe) Meiosis 4 15 haploid
Diploid, 46 Mitosis 2 46 diploid
(Human) Meiosis 4 23 haploid
Diploid, 8 Mitosis 2 8 diploid
(Fruit fly) Meiosis 4 4 haploid

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ACTIVITY 4: MAKING INFERENCE
Directions: Refer to the table 1 as a guide in filling up the table below. Then
briefly answer the follow up questions on the next page.
Number of Type of Cell Number of Number of Are the
chromosomes in Division daughter cells at chromosomes in daughter cells
the original cell the end of the the daughter haploid or
process cells diploid?
Mitosis 2 6 diploid
Diploid, 6 4 3
Meiosis haploid
Mitosis 2 20 diploid
Diploid, 20
Meiosis 4 10 haploid

Follow up questions:

1. Name an organism which is:

a. diploid; with 6 chromosomes YELLOW FEVER MOSQUITO
b. diploid; with 20 chromosomes WESTERN CLAWED FROG

2. What will be the chromosome number count of daughter cells if a

parent diploid cell with 6 chromosomes is on?
a. Mitosis, anaphase stage: 12
b. Mitosis, telophase stage: 12
c. Meiosis I, metaphase stage:
d. Meiosis I, anaphase stage:
e. Meiosis II, telophase stage:

2. Cite 3 importance of Mitosis. (3 pts)

 Development and Growth

 Cell replacement
 Asexual reproduction
3. Cite 3 importance of Meiosis. (3 pts)
 Allow sexual reproduction of diploid organisms
 Enables genetic diversity
 Aids the repair of genetic defects

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ASSESSMENT
Directions: Choose the letter that corresponds to the correct answer. Write
the letter on the spaces provided before each number.
B 1. During which mitotic stage are chromosomes aligned at the
equatorial plate?
a. Prophase b. metaphase c. anaphase d. telophase
B 2. Which part of chromosome is attached to the spindle fiber?
a. aster b. centriole c. kinetochore d. chromatid
B 3. How many cells are produced after a parent cell undergo mitosis?
a. one b. two c. three d. four
C 4. In what mitotic stage do sister chromatids separate from each
other?
a. Prophase b. metaphase c. anaphase d. telophase
D 5. Which of the following disintegrates during prophase?
a. Nucleus & lysosomes c. golgi body & mitochondria
b. Lysosome & ER d. nucleolus & nuclear membrane
A 6. How many chromosomes will a diploid cell with 30
chromosomes have after meiosis?
a. 15 b. 20 c. 30 d. 60
A 7. How many times does a cell divide during mitosis?
a. once b. twice c. thrice d. four tmes
A 8. Given 2n=6, how many chromosomes will daughter cells of a
diploid parent produce after mitosis?
a. 3 b. 6 c. 12 d. 23
B 9. Given 2n=6, how many chromosomes will daughter cells of a
diploid parent produce after meiosis I?
a. 3 b. 6 c. 12 d. 23
C 10. Given 2n=6, how many chromosomes will daughter cells of
a diploid parent produce after meiosis II?
a. 3 b. 6 c. 12 d. 23

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 BIBLIOGRAPHY
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