11. Cell Division

What major events occur during anaphase of mitosis?

At metaphase of mitosis, ________.

a. The chromosomes are condensed and found at the poles.

b. The chromosomes are composed of one sister chromatid.

c. Cytokinesis begins.

d. The chromosomes are composed of two sister chromatids and are lined up along the equator of the cell.

Which of the following does not occur during mitosis?

a. Condensation of the chromosomes

b. Replication of the DNA

c. Separation of sister chromatids

d. Spindle formation

What evidence suggests that during anaphase, kinetochore microtubules shorten at the kinetochore?

Which of the following phases of mitosis is essentially the opposite of prophase in terms of changes within the nucleus?

a. Telophase

b. Metaphase

c. Interphase

d. Anaphase

The light micrograph shows dividing cells near the tip of an onion root. Identify a cell in each of the following stages: prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. Describe the major events occurring at each stage.

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In the light micrograph below of dividing cells near the tip of an onion root, identify a cell in interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. Describe the major events occurring at each stage.

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