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D2.1.8—Identification of mitosis phases

Mitosis phases can be identified from chromosome condensation, equator alignment, chromatid separation and nuclear membrane reformation in actively dividing cells.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Objective
D2.1.8
Level
HL

Exam analysis

Chance of appearing1%of analysed past papers
Latest appearanceMay 2014
Most common paperPaper1
Typical marks1

Common command terms

  • Identify

Recent exam appearances

May 2014Paper1 ["HL"] · TZ24[ 1 ]D2.1.8—Identification of mitosis phases
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Coverage 2014–2014 · Updated 16 Jul 2026

Concept essentials

  • Condensed unaligned chromosomes suggest prophase.
  • Chromosomes at the equator indicate metaphase.
  • Separated chromatids moving to poles indicate anaphase.
  • Re-forming nuclei around chromosome groups indicate telophase.
ConceptIB Biology HL