Mitosis Questions

On a separate sheet of paper answer these questions in complete sentences.

1. Compare and contrast how a prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell replicate their genome.
2. How are chromatin and a chormosome related?
3. Describe (not just list) the five stages of the cell cycle.
4. List the five parts of the cell cycle.
5. Imagine you are looking at a microscope slide of eukaryotic cell tissue. The field of view shows approx. 100 cells. Estimate the numbers of cells that are in each stage of the cell cycle.
6. List the four stages of mitosis.
7. List a distinct characteristic of each stage of mitosis.
8. Some people feel cytokinesis should be listed as part of mitosis. Others feel that cytokinese should really be shown as part of the cell cycle. Which do you feel is more appropriate? Defend your choice.