Meiosis Lesson

Multiple Select

What type of cell does meiosis happen in? (select all that apply)

• somatic cells

• gametes

• body cells

• sex cells

Multiple Choice

Meiosis is a form of _______________ reproduction.

• asexual

• sexual

Multiple Choice

What is the diploid number of chromosomes in humans?

• 12

• 23

• 46

• 54

Multiple Choice

What is the haploid number of chromosomes in humans?

• 12

• 23

• 46

• 54

Multiple Choice

If a python has 68 chromosomes in its somatic cells (2n), how many are in the gametes (n)?

• 17

• 34

• 68

• 136

Multiple Choice

If a porcupine has 34 chromosomes in body cells, how many are in the gametes?

• 9

• 17

• 34

• 68

Multiple Choice

If a mosquito has 12 chromosomes in its gametes, how many are in the somatic cells?

• 6

• 12

• 24

• 36

Multiple Choice

If a lion's haploid number is 18, what is its diploid number?

• 9

• 18

• 36

• 42

Multiple Choice

What is the end result of meiosis?

• 4 genetically identical haploid cells

• 4 genetically unique diploid cells

• 4 genetically identical diploid cells

• 4 genetically unique haploid cells

Multiple Choice

What must be replicated before meiosis can happen?

• DNA

• proteins

• cell membrane

• mitochondria

Multiple Choice

Mitosis creates ____ cells that are ________.

• 2, haploid

• 2, diploid

• 4, haploid

• 4, diploid

Multiple Choice

Meiosis creates ____ cells that are ________.

• 2, haploid

• 2, diploid

• 4, haploid

• 4, diploid

Multiple Choice

What form of DNA does letter A represent?

• duplicated chromosome

• chromatin

• sister chromatids

• homologous chromosomes

Multiple Choice

What form of DNA does letter B represent?

• duplicated chromosome

• chromatin

• sister chromatids

• gene

Multiple Choice

What form of DNA does letter C represent?

• duplicated chromosome

• chromatin

• sister chromatids

• gene

Multiple Choice

True or False: Crossing over does not product genetic diversity.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Did you label all of the blue highlighted words on your notes packet?

• yes

• no