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IB Biology SL 2.1.8 Identification of mitosis phases Question Bank

Practise IB Biology SL 2.1.8 by identifying mitotic phases from chromosome position and cell appearance.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology SL
Level
SL

Exam points

  • Identify a mitotic phase in a cell image and give the visible reason.
  • Distinguish metaphase, anaphase, prophase and telophase from chromosome arrangement.
  • Count or classify cells in a micrograph using the defining features of each phase.

D2.1.8—Identification of mitosis phases question 1

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Both the genome and the environment of an organism affect its growth and development. Variation between individuals of a species can be continuous or discrete (discontinuous). Mitosis produces identical cells for growth and meiosis allows for variation.

The micrographs show onion and whitefish cells in mitosis.

Figure for Question D2.1.8—Identification of mitosis phases question 1 — IB Biology SL

Identify the phase of mitosis labelled X .

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