Central Mindanao University

University Town, Musuan, 8710 Bukidnon

Department of Biology
CHED CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

Name: Holie Christy M. Merino Score: ________

Lab Professor: Mr. Romeo M. Tubongbanua, Jr. Date: 09/19/22

Laboratory Activity 5
The Cell Cycle

I. Stages of Mitosis
Table 1. Based on the above figures, identify the pointed structure/phase.
ITEM
A Identify the phase
B Identify the structure
C Identify the phase
D Identify the structure
E Identify the structure
F Identify the phase
G Identify the structure
H Identify the phase
I Identify the phase
J Identify the structure
K Identify the structure
Table 2. Based on the above figures, arrange the correct sequence/phases.
No. Phase
5 Interphase
4 Prophase
3 Metaphase
1 Anaphase
2 Telophase
ANSWER
Anaphase
Spindle fiber (Microtubules)
Metaphase
Centrosome with centriole pair
Sister chromatids
Telophase
Cleavage furrow
Prophase
Interphase
Chromatin
Nuclear envelope
Major Event/s
This phase is the time between cell divisions where in
DNA is found as thin threads of chromatin in the nucleus.
DNA replication occurs during interphase.
In this stage, the chromatin condenses into chromosomes.
Each chromosome consists of two chromatids joined at the
centromere. The centrioles move to the opposite ends of
the cell, and the nucleolus and the nuclear envelope
disappear. Spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of each
chromosome and begin moving them to the center of the
cell
This stage is perceived to be short only as chromosomes
line up at the metaphase plate (the center of the spindle
midway between the centrioles).
The chromatids in this stage separate to form two sets of
identical chromosomes. The chromosomes, assisted by the
spindle fibers, move toward the centrioles at each end of
the cell. The cytoplasm begins to divide.
This phase is like a reverse version of prophase. The
chromosomes at opposite ends of the cell uncoil to become
threadlike chromatin again. The spindle breaks down and
disappears, a nuclear envelope forms around each
chromatin mass, and nucleoli appear in each of the
daughter nuclei.
II. Mitosis vs. Meiosis based on the # of chromosome (Human Chromosome #- 46).

Mitosis

46

46

46

Meiosis

23

46 23

46

46 23

23
III. Answer the following questions in tabular form.

1. Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis.

SIMILIRATIES
Occurs in animal and plant cell.
Starts with a diploid parent cell.
Produces new cells.
Cells undergo DNA replication.
Same basic steps/stages.

DIFFERENCES
MITOSIS
Occurs in all organisms (except
viruses).
Creates somatic or body cells like
blood cells.
Produces two diploid daughter cells.
Involves one cell division.
Daughter cells form somatic organs.
Daughter cells are genetically
identical to each other and the parent
cell.
The chromosome number of daughter
cells are not changed.
Creates a human cell with 46
chromosomes.
MEIOSIS
Occurs only in plants, animals, and fungi.
Creates only sex cells like sperm or egg cells.
Produces four haploid daughter cells.
Involves two cell divisions.
Daughter cells form gametes.
Daughter cells are not genetically identical to
each other and the parent cell.
Number of chromosomes are reduced to half.
Creates a human cell with 23 chromosomes.

2. Compare and contrast meiosis I and meiosis II.

SIMILARITIES
Involves 4 stages (prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase).
Occurrence of nucleus and cytoplasm division.

DIFFERENCES
MEIOSIS I MEIOSIS II
Synapsis occurs. No synapsis.
Paired homologous chromosome lines up Paired homologous chromosome lines up
in the equator during metaphase I. in the equator during metaphase II.
Paired homologous chromosome Paired homologous chromosome
separate and move towards the opposite separate and move towards the opposite
poles during anaphase I. poles during anaphase II.
2 diploid cells are produced at the end of 4 haploid cells are produced at the end of
meiosis I. meiosis II.