Question

part i - vocabulary (match the term with its correct definition)

1. ____ prophase
2. ____ metaphase
3. ____ anaphase
4. ____ telophase
5. ____ cytokinesis

word bank
a. chromosomes line up at the equator of the cell.
b. cytoplasm divides, forming two daughter cells.
c. nuclear envelope reforms and chromosomes de - condense.
d. sister chromatids are pulled apart toward opposite poles.
e. chromatin condenses into chromosomes, spindle fibers form.

Explanation:

1. In prophase, chromatin condenses into chromosomes and spindle fibers form, so prophase matches e.
2. During metaphase, chromosomes line up at the equator of the cell, so metaphase matches a.
3. In anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled apart toward opposite poles, so anaphase matches d.
4. Telophase is when the nuclear envelope reforms and chromosomes de - condense, so telophase matches c.
5. Cytokinesis is when the cytoplasm divides, forming two daughter cells, so cytokinesis matches b.

Answer:

1. e
2. a
3. d
4. c
5. b