Introduction
Welcome Life Science Students!
The purpose of this Webquest is to familiarize yourself with the process of Mitosis.
Please watch the video below!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=P2-wS8h_w8w&t=15s
Task
Question 1
Complete the following by choosing the most appropriate answer for each question. Write down the letter only.
1. During which stage does DNA replication occur?
a. Prophase
b. Anaphase
c. Metaphase
d. None of the above
2. Which of the following statements is correct?
a. The chromosomes shorten and thicken during prophase
b. The nucleolus reappears following telophase
c. Interphase is characterized by little cellular activity, as the cell is resting to prepare for the next mitotic event.
d. All of the above
3. Which of the following is not true?
a. Only plant cells grow a cell plate
b. Animal and plant cells both contain centrioles
c. Metaphase is is when the chromosomes line up on the equator of the cell
d. All of the above
4. There are two copies of DNA in the cell during:
a. G1 phase
b. Telophase
c. G2 phase
d. All of the above
Questions 2
2.1 Study the onion root-tip slides below and identify the stage of mitosis (most stages are represented more than once).
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2.2 What is the difference between a benign and a malignant tumour?
2.3 Name five preventative measures or behaviours that will decrease your chances of developing cancer.
Process
Below I attached links to videos that will broaden your knowledge on the process of Mitosis.
Please watch the videos as they are very helpful. Make sure you watch the videos before you attempt the task.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RNwJbMovnVQ
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fiLoA2v5yRQ
The link below is practice question for you to attempt before you begin with the actual task.
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/cellular-molecular-biology/mitosis/e/mitosis-questions
Evaluation
Question 1
2 marks will be awarded for each multiple choice answered correctly.
Total for question 1 is 8 marks.
Question 2
21. Has is a 6 mark question.
2.2 is a 4 mark question.
2.3 is a 5 mark question.
You are not required to answer in paragraph form, but in point form.
Conclusion
The task that is given is to guide and it will help you to prepare for your upcoming September exams. You will have a week to complete it. Please see that you submit by the 28th of August 2021.
Best of Luck :)