Question

match each event to the phase in which it occurs. 1 synthesis 2 telophase 3 prometaphase 4 metaphase 5 prophase 6 anaphase 7 gap 1 8 gap 2 match each of the options above to the items below. the cell grows chromosomes replicate the cell prepares for mitosis sister chromatids attach at the centromere

Explanation:

• The cell grows: In the cell cycle, the cell grows during the Gap 1 ($G_1$) phase. This is a part of interphase where the cell increases in size, synthesizes proteins, and prepares for DNA replication.
• Chromosomes replicate: DNA replication (which means chromosomes replicate as DNA is the main component of chromosomes) occurs during the Synthesis ($S$) phase of interphase.
• The cell prepares for mitosis: The cell prepares for mitosis during the Gap 2 ($G_2$) phase. Here, the cell synthesizes proteins needed for mitosis, checks for DNA damage (if any was introduced during replication), and grows further.
• Sister chromatids attach at the centromere: During Prophase (the first stage of mitosis), chromatin condenses into chromosomes. Each chromosome consists of two sister chromatids attached at the centromere.

Answer:

• The cell grows: 7. Gap 1
• Chromosomes replicate: 1. Synthesis
• The cell prepares for mitosis: 8. Gap 2
• Sister chromatids attach at the centromere: 5. Prophase