Question

A friend is preparing a model of mitosis for a science project. The goal of the project is to demonstrate how the cell uses mitosis to separate the DNA into the daughter cells. They have decided to only include the chromosomes in their model.

Identify the explanation below that you would use to encourage your friend to change their approach for completing the project.

(1 point)
Responses

There are aspects of mitosis that would be better understood by including specific organelles.
There are aspects of mitosis that would be better understood by including specific organelles.

The model should include all aspects of the cell in order to give the greatest amount of detail.
The model should include all aspects of the cell in order to give the greatest amount of detail.

Chromosomes, which are made of DNA and protein, are not part of the process of mitosis.
Chromosomes, which are made of DNA and protein, are not part of the process of mitosis.

The model should focus on the M checkpoint since this is a major checkpoint during mitosis.

Answer 1

There are aspects of mitosis that would be better understood by including specific organelles.

Reason: The spindle apparatus (microtubules and centrosomes), nuclear envelope breakdown, and related structures are essential for showing how chromosomes are captured and pulled apart — just showing chromosomes won’t demonstrate the mechanics of separation.