Meiosis
Authored by Kamala Wood
Biology
9th - 10th Grade
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This quiz comprehensively covers meiosis, the specialized cell division process that produces gametes for sexual reproduction. Designed for high school biology students at the 9th-10th grade level, the questions assess students' understanding of fundamental concepts including the distinction between haploid and diploid cells, chromosome notation (n vs 2n), crossing over during prophase I, homologous chromosome pairing, and the formation of tetrads. Students must demonstrate their knowledge of meiotic phases, recognize that meiosis produces four genetically distinct daughter cells, and understand how genetic variation arises through crossing over. The quiz also requires students to apply mathematical reasoning when calculating haploid numbers from diploid numbers and to understand fertilization as the process that restores the diploid chromosome number when haploid gametes unite. Created by Kamala Wood, a Biology teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-10. This assessment serves as an excellent tool for evaluating student comprehension of one of biology's most critical processes. Teachers can deploy this quiz as a formative assessment to gauge understanding before moving to more complex genetics topics, use it for review before unit exams, or assign it as homework to reinforce classroom instruction. The variety of question types—from vocabulary identification to phase recognition to numerical problem-solving—makes it ideal for identifying specific areas where students need additional support. This quiz aligns with NGSS standards HS-LS1-4 and HS-LS3-2, as it addresses cellular processes essential for sexual reproduction and the mechanisms that generate genetic diversity in populations.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What causes genetic variation in meiosis?
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What kind of cells are made in MEIOSIS?
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Diploid Cells are represented by
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If the Diploid number of Carrots is 18, the haploid number is
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The process of crossing over occurs in what phase of meiosis?
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
The chromosomes that pair up during meiosis, are called __________ chromosomes.
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When homologous chromosomes match up, they form a structure call a ___________.
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
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