Neco 2025 Biology Question 2

Practice practical question 2 from the 2025 Neco Biology examination. This question covers Cell Division .

Neco 2025 Biology Practical

Topic: Cell Division

Question 2 NECO • 2025 • BIOLOGY • practical

A germinating mung bean (Vigna radiata) root tip is collected and a squash preparation is made for observing mitosis. From five fields of view the following numbers of cells are recorded:

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( a )

Calculate the mitotic index for the sample. Show all working.

( b )

Determine the percentage of cells in each phase of mitosis (prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase) relative to the total number of mitotic cells. Show your calculations.

( c )

Based on the percentages obtained, which phase appears to be the most prolonged in this sample? Provide a brief biological explanation for this observation.

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This is Neco 2025 Biology Question 2. It is one of the practical questions from the 2025 Neco Biology examination.

The question covers Cell Division .

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