Question

1.1 cell division assignment - part 1
to do: complete the activity
match the phase of the cell cycle to the correct description of what is taking place during that phase.
the phase of the cell cycle during which a cell performs its normal cell functions, grows, and prepares for cell division.
the chromosomes, which were duplicated during interphase, condense and shorten. they can be seen through a microscope. the membrane around the nucleus (the nuclear envelope) begins to dissolve and disappear. the spindle forms.
the doubled chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell on the spindle. the membrane around the nucleus is completely dissolved.
the chromosomes strands separate and move to opposite ends of the cell, drawn along the spindle fibres. the two sets of chromosomes are identical and have the same genetic information.
the separated chromosomes arrive at opposite sides of the cell. the spindle disappears. a new nuclear envelope begins to form around each set of chromosomes, forming two new nuclei. the chromosomes begin to lengthen and become less condensed and are no longer visible under microscope
the phase of the cell cycle during which the cell contents divide and the cell membrane pinches in to produce two separate daughter cells; in plant cells, the cell wall also grows between the daughter cells to separate them.
options (right side): telophase, prophase, interphase, metaphase, cytokinesis, anaphase

Explanation:

1. For the description "The phase of the cell cycle during which a cell performs its normal cell functions, grows, and prepares for cell division", this is Interphase. Interphase is the period when the cell is not dividing but is carrying out normal metabolic activities and preparing for division (including DNA replication).
2. For "The chromosomes, which were duplicated during interphase, condense and shorten. They can be seen through a microscope. The membrane around the nucleus (the nuclear envelope) begins to dissolve and disappear. The spindle forms", this is Prophase. In prophase, chromatin condenses into chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and the mitotic spindle forms.
3. For "The doubled chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell on the spindle. The membrane around the nucleus is completely dissolved", this is Metaphase. Metaphase is characterized by chromosomes aligning at the cell's equatorial plate (middle) attached to spindle fibers.
4. For "The chromosomes strands separate and move to opposite ends of the cell, drawn along the spindle fibres. The two sets of chromosomes are identical and have the same genetic information", this is Anaphase. Anaphase involves the separation of sister chromatids (doubled chromosomes) and their movement to opposite poles of the cell.
5. For "The separated chromosomes arrive at opposite sides of the cell. The spindle disappears. A new nuclear envelope begins to form around each set of chromosomes, forming two new nuclei. The chromosomes begin to lengthen and become less condensed and are no longer visible under microscope", this is Telophase. Telophase is the stage where the nuclear envelope reforms around the separated chromosomes, and the chromosomes de - condense.
6. For "The phase of the cell cycle during which the cell contents divide and the cell membrane pinches in to produce two separate daughter cells; in plant cells, the cell wall also grows between the daughter cells to separate them", this is Cytokinesis. Cytokinesis is the physical division of the cell's cytoplasm and organelles to form two daughter cells.

Answer:

1. The phase of the cell cycle during which a cell performs its normal cell functions, grows, and prepares for cell division. - Interphase
2. The chromosomes, which were duplicated during interphase, condense and shorten. They can be seen through a microscope. The membrane around the nucleus (the nuclear envelope) begins to dissolve and disappear. The spindle forms. - Prophase
3. The doubled chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell on the spindle. The membrane around the nucleus is completely dissolved. - Metaphase
4. The chromosomes strands separate and move to opposite ends of the cell, drawn along the spindle fibres. The two sets of chromosomes are identical and have the same genetic information. - Anaphase
5. The separated chromosomes arrive at opposite sides of the cell. The spindle disappears. A new nuclear envelope begins to form around each set of chromosomes, forming two new nuclei. The chromosomes begin to lengthen and become less condensed and are no longer visible under microscope - Telophase
6. The phase of the cell cycle during which the cell contents divide and the cell membrane pinches in to produce two separate daughter cells; in plant cells, the cell wall also grows between the daughter cells to separate them. - Cytokinesis