The phase of mitosis characterized by the lining up of chromosomes along the middle of the cell is known as _________.

(1 point)
prophase metaphase telophase anaphase

metaphase

An organism’s cell has 12 chromosomes. How many chromosomes will each daughter cell have following mitosis?

(1 point)
4 6 24 12

12

Which cell structure contains the cell’s genetic material and controls many of the cell’s activities? (1 point)

cytoplasm organelle nucleus
cell envelope

nucleus

Identify the category for each of the items listed below. You may use choices more than once. (8 points)

ANSWERS
Carbohydrate
Lipid
Protein
Nucleic Acid

Long-term energy storage
Muscle
Starch
DNA
Fats
Contains genetic information
Quick Energy
Enzyme

Carbohydrate - Starch, Quick energy

Lipid - Fats, Long-term energy storage
Protein - Muscle, Enzyme
Nucleic Acid - DNA, Contains genetic information