CAIE A Level Biology 9700 · The mitotic cell cycle

The mitotic cell cycle: outline question

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A biologist is studying cell division in a tissue sample. She records the following sequence of events:

  • The cell grows and organelles multiply.
  • DNA replication occurs.
  • Chromosomes condense and align at the centre of the cell.
  • The cell splits into two daughter cells.

Outline the correct order of the stages of the mitotic cell cycle that correspond to this description. In your answer, include the names of the main stages and the key events of each stage.

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How this question is marked

4 marks, so the mark scheme is looking for about 4 separate creditworthy points. Making the same point twice in different words earns it once.

Outline means: Give the main points briefly. Less detail than describe, but every key step has to be there. One short line per step, in order. The marks are for coverage, not depth.

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