Meiosis

A complete set of chromosomes.

• diploid number
• haploid number
• polyploid number
• triploid number

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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A cell with only half the normal number of chromosomes is called a ___________ cell.

• haploid
• prokaryotic
• heterotrophic
• eubacterial

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Meiosis produces cell called 

• gametes
• diploids
• embryos
• DNA

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

The haploid number for a human cell is 

• 23
• 46
• 92
• 0

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Chromosomes that carry similar types of genes.

• homologues
• centromeres
• mitotic fibers
• centrioles

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

One of the two halves of a chromosome.

• chromatid
• spindle fiber
• homologue
• replicant

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Meiosis results in _____ haploid cells.

• 4
• 2
• many
• some

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

A zygote is a 

• fertilized egg
• haploid cell
• small organism
• type of chromosome

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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Chromosomes exchange genetic material during 

• crossing over
• replication
• synthesis
• translation

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

A human zygote should have _____ chromosomes inside.

• 46
• 23
• 92
• 64