concept 3 study guide: cell division & mitosis
1. short answer
list the 2 main purposes for cell division:
1
2

2. sequencing (order the steps)
place mitosis in the correct order.
write the correct order using numbers (1–6)
interphase
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophase
cytokinesis

3. fill in the blank
what is cytokinesis and when does it occur?
cytokinesis is the process in which the

it occurs

4. matching: identify the stage
match each description to the correct stage of mitosis.
stages:
a. prophase

Question

concept 3 study guide: cell division & mitosis
1. short answer
list the 2 main purposes for cell division:
1
2

2. sequencing (order the steps)
place mitosis in the correct order.
write the correct order using numbers (1–6)
interphase
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophase
cytokinesis

3. fill in the blank
what is cytokinesis and when does it occur?
cytokinesis is the process in which the

it occurs

4. matching: identify the stage
match each description to the correct stage of mitosis.
stages:
a. prophase

Accepted Answer

### 1. Short Answer
# Brief Explanations:
The two main purposes of cell division are growth (to increase the number of cells for an organism's development) and repair (to replace damaged or old cells in the body). Also, reproduction (for single - celled organisms, cell division is a form of asexual reproduction) is another key purpose. But for multicellular organisms, growth and repair are very prominent.
# Answer:
1. Growth (of the organism, increasing cell number for development)
2. Repair (of damaged or worn - out tissues by replacing cells) (or Reproduction for single - celled organisms)

### 2. Sequencing (Order the Steps)
# Brief Explanations:
Mitosis is preceded by Interphase (where the cell prepares for division). Then the stages of mitosis in order are Prophase (chromosomes condense, nuclear envelope breaks down), Metaphase (chromosomes line up at the equator), Anaphase (sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles), Telophase (nuclear envelopes reform around the new sets of chromosomes), and finally Cytokinesis (the division of the cytoplasm). So the order is 1: Interphase, 2: Prophase, 3: Metaphase, 4: Anaphase, 5: Telophase, 6: Cytokinesis.
# Answer:
1: Interphase
2: Prophase
3: Metaphase
4: Anaphase
5: Telophase
6: Cytokinesis

### 3. Fill in the Blank
# Brief Explanations:
Cytokinesis is the process in which the cytoplasm of a cell divides into two daughter cells. It occurs after the nuclear division (mitosis) is completed, specifically at the end of telophase or after mitosis.
# Answer:
Cytokinesis is the process in which the \underline{cytoplasm of the cell divides to form two separate daughter cells}.

It occurs \underline{after mitosis (specifically at the end of telophase)}.

### 4. Matching: Identify the Stage (assuming typical descriptions for each stage)
(Note: Since the descriptions for matching are not fully provided in the image, here is a general guide. For example, if a description is "Chromosomes condense, nuclear envelope breaks down" it would match Prophase (A). If it's "Chromosomes line up at the equatorial plate" it matches Metaphase, "Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles" matches Anaphase, "Nuclear envelopes reform, chromosomes de - condense" matches Telophase, and "Cell grows, replicates DNA" is Interphase, "Cytoplasm divides" is Cytokinesis. But without the full descriptions, we can't provide the exact matching. However, if we assume the stages and their typical characteristics:

- Prophase (A): Chromosomes condense, nuclear membrane dissolves.
- Metaphase: Chromosomes align at the cell equator.
- Anaphase: Sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles.
- Telophase: Nuclear membranes reform, chromosomes uncoil.
- Interphase: Cell prepares for division (DNA replication, growth).
- Cytokinesis: Cytoplasm divides.

If the matching is between these stages and their descriptions, you would pair the description with the correct stage. For example, if a description is about chromosome condensation and nuclear envelope breakdown, you would match it with A. Prophase.)

# Brief Explanations:
To solve the matching, we use the characteristics of each mitotic stage. Prophase (A) involves chromosome condensation and nuclear envelope breakdown. Metaphase has chromosomes at the equator, Anaphase has chromatids moving apart, Telophase has nuclear envelope reformation, Interphase is preparation, and Cytokinesis is cytoplasm division. Match each description to the stage with these traits.
# Answer:
(Assuming a typical matching scenario, for example)
- If description is "Chromosomes condense, nuclear envelope breaks down" → A. Prophase
(Provide the actual matching based on the full set of descriptions in the original problem)

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Explanation:

1. Short Answer

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2. Sequencing (Order the Steps)