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ANTICIPATION GUIDE: CELL CYCLE
Directions: Mitosis is the division of the nucleus. It results in new cells with genetic
material identical to the original cell. Below are several statements about mitosis. Place a
check under likely if you think the statement is true and put a check under unlikely if you
think the statement is false.
Likely
Unlikely
1. Cell division includes both mitosis and cytokinesis. (division of
the cytoplasm).
2. Cells spend most of their lifetime dividing.
3. Mitosis is a continuous process flowing smoothly from one
phase to the next.
4. The DNA of chromosomes is copied during interphase.
5. Division of the cytoplasm is the same in plant and animal cells.
6. The nuclear membrane disappears during prophase.
Now read the following pages of the textbook (125, 128-132). If what you read supports
your choices, place a check in the Yes column. If the article does not support your
prediction, place a check in the No column. For each item, write in your own words what is
true based on the reading. Use a separate piece of paper, if necessary.
Yes
No
In your own words
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