MAKE IT YOURS

A world for every learner

Choose a grade to discover its colours and creative world.

Grade 11 Mitosis & Meiosis Worksheet with Answers

Grade 11 (US) · Year 12 (UK) · Class 11 (India) · Biology

Unit 1: Molecular BiologyCell DivisionNGSS HS-LS1-4

The stages of mitosis and meiosis and how the two kinds of cell division differ. This free high school worksheet has 12 questions and a full answer key. Print it or save it as a PDF — every answer is checked by code, not guessed.

Save to PinterestJump to answer key
  • Answer keys checked by code
  • No ads, ever
  • No student accounts needed
  • Safety & privacy
Practice Sheetaethelsystems.com

Mitosis & Meiosis

Grade 11 · Biology

Score___ / 12

Name

Class

Date

Learning goal: Cell Division · NGSS HS-LS1-4

Directions: Read each question carefully and write your answer on the line.

Example

What is the division of the cytoplasm at the end of cell division called?

Answer: cytokinesis

RememberMitosis

InterphaseProphaseMetaphaseAnaphaseTelophase
  1. 1

    What do we call a cell with one set of chromosomes, like a gamete?

  2. 2

    What is the process of cell division that produces two identical cells called?

  3. 3

    Why does meiosis produce cells with half the chromosomes?

  4. 4

    During which phase of mitosis are sister chromatids pulled apart?

  5. 5

    List the four phases of mitosis in order.

  6. 6

    What is the process of cell division that produces sex cells (with half the chromosomes) called?

  7. 7

    How many daughter cells does mitosis produce?

  8. 8

    How many chromosomes are in a normal human body cell?

  9. 9

    Are the cells produced by mitosis genetically identical or different from the parent?

  10. 10

    How many chromosomes are in a human sperm or egg cell?

  11. 11

    During which phase of mitosis do chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?

  12. 12

    In which stage of the cell cycle is DNA copied?

★ Challenge corner for fast finishers

Why do you see lightning before you hear thunder?

How did I do?

Teacher's comments

Free printable worksheets with answer keys · aethelsystems.com/worksheets/biology/11/bio_cell_division

Answer key (click to show)
  1. 1.haploid
  2. 2.mitosis
  3. 3.so that when two sex cells combine at fertilization, the full number is restored
  4. 4.anaphase
  5. 5.prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
  6. 6.meiosis
  7. 7.2
  8. 8.46
  9. 9.identical
  10. 10.23
  11. 11.metaphase
  12. 12.interphase (S phase)
  13. ★light travels much faster than sound (challenge corner)

Need another Mitosis & Meiosis worksheet?

Generate unlimited fresh versions at easy, medium or hard difficulty, each with its own answer key. Free during our launch — no card needed.

Create a free account

How to use this worksheet

  • Use it for revision before a test, as homework, or as a timed practice set.
  • Students can self-mark with the answer key and note which question types they got wrong.
  • Generate several versions of the same topic for spaced practice in the weeks before an exam.

Related worksheets

Mitosis & Meiosis in other Grade 11 courses

Grade 11 Science

Mitosis & Meiosis at other grades

Grade 9Grade 10Grade 12

More Grade 11 Biology worksheets

Grade 11 BiomoleculesGrade 11 DNA, RNA & Protein SynthesisGrade 11 Genetics VocabularyGrade 11 Punnett Squares & CrossesGrade 11 Genetics Basics (Mixed)Grade 11 Natural Selection & AdaptationGrade 11 Classification & TaxonomyGrade 11 Energy Pyramids (10% Rule)

Can't find what you need? Tell us which worksheet to make next.

Frequently asked questions

Does this Grade 11 Mitosis & Meiosis worksheet come with answers?

Yes. The full answer key is on this page, and it prints on its own page after the questions. Every answer is calculated or checked by code rather than written by an AI model, so the key is always correct.

How do I print it or save it as a PDF?

Click "Download PDF" to save a ready-to-print PDF with the answer key on the last page, or click "Print" to send the worksheet and answer key straight to your printer.

Can I get a different Mitosis & Meiosis worksheet?

Yes. Create a free account to generate as many fresh Grade 11 Mitosis & Meiosis worksheets as you like, at easy, medium or hard difficulty, each with its own answer key.

Is this worksheet free?

Yes. This worksheet is free to print, and Practice Sheet is free to use during our launch with no card needed.